ZIP 36117 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Montgomery city, AL (36117)

Median Income

$72,237

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,676

Wealth inflow

Population

52,608

Unemployment

4.8%

1.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,676 for ZIP 36117 (Montgomery city, AL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.8%+30% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.3%-62% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.1%-5% vs US avg

1,701

Establishments

28,383

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction3.1%
Manufacturing10.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Retail trade10.5%
Transportation, utilities5.6%
Information1.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.2%
Professional, scientific, management10.5%
Education, health care, social25.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.5%
Other services4.4%
Public administration13.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 36117 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.8%, median income fell 7.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.5%.

Median Income

$72,237

-4% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate