Zip 36518 (Chatom, AL) Economy


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United States / Alabama / No Metro Area / Washington County / Chatom / Chatom (zip 36518)
Chatom, Alabama is a small town located in Washington County with a population of 36518 people. The cost of living is relatively low compared to the national average, with 2 Bedroom Rent being $910 versus $1,430 nationally. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in Chatom is 95 compared to 100 nationally. While Chatom may be a small town, it has plenty of local businesses to choose from such as Freeman's Market, The Wine Shop and Restaurant, Paul's Custom Meats & Produce and more.

Chatom (zip 36518) has an unemployment rate of 4.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Chatom (zip 36518) has seen the job market increase by 0.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Chatom (zip 36518)
- The Sales Tax Rate for Chatom (zip 36518) is 4.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Chatom (zip 36518) is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Chatom (zip 36518)
- The average income of a Chatom (zip 36518) resident is $24,589 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Chatom (zip 36518) resident is $49,279 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyChatom, AlabamaUnited States
  4.66
  -3.0%-6.2%
  26.1%33.5%
  5.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $25,735$37,638
  $49,279$69,021
  $79,050$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  2.6%0.5%
  2.9%6.8%
  12.7%10.0%
  0.2%2.5%
  13.9%11.0%
  4.4%4.8%
  9.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  1.6%4.7%
  3.1%1.9%
  1.2%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.6%4.2%
  23.1%9.3%
  8.9%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  1.0%7.0%
  10.4%4.8%
  3.7%4.7%
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