ZIP 36532 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Fairhope city, AL (36532)

Median Income

$86,026

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,182

Wealth inflow

Population

37,121

Unemployment

2.7%

1.0pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,182 for ZIP 36532 (Fairhope 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

2.7%-26% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.3%-46% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.6%-69% vs US avg

1,141

Establishments

10,167

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.7%
Construction8.8%
Manufacturing7.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade9.4%
Transportation, utilities3.6%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.6%
Professional, scientific, management12.4%
Education, health care, social26.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.6%
Other services3.7%
Public administration4.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 36532 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.9%, median income fell 5.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.1%.

Median Income

$86,026

+14% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate