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Gilbertown town, AL

ZIP 36908 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Gilbertown town, AL (36908)

Median Income
$54,775

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+54
Wealth inflow
Population
1,708
Unemployment
3.4%
0.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 54 for ZIP 36908 (Gilbertown town, 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
3.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
2.9%-53% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.5%+83% vs US avg
x
47
Establishments
246
Employees

~5 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Construction
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining3.3%
  • Construction22.5%
  • Manufacturing15.4%
  • Wholesale trade2.9%
  • Retail trade12.9%
  • Transportation, utilities10.1%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate9.7%
  • Professional, scientific, management1.1%
  • Education, health care, social11.8%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services3.6%
  • Other services3.8%
  • Public administration2.9%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$54,775
Unemployment3.4%
Establishments47
Employees246