In Albania’s pursuit of sustainable development, understanding the socio-economic dynamics and demographic trends is crucial, especially in newly developed economic zones like DURANA. This study explores the barriers faced by residents of the DURANA zone in accessing economic aid, with a focus on socio-demographic factors. A survey was administered in the first quarter of 2024 to 384 beneficiaries of economic aid, collecting data on access to digital infrastructure, the effectiveness of employment policies for at-risk groups, and barriers to economic assistance. A General Linear Model (GLM) was used to assess the relationship between socio-demographic variables and the number of barriers encountered, controlling for gender, age, education, health status, presence of chronic diseases, number of vulnerable family members, and aid duration. The results showed that education level was the most significant predictor of aid access. Individuals with 0–4 years of education reported an average of 6.7 barriers, while those with 5–8 years reported 3.1 barriers, and those with over 8 years of education faced 2.9 barriers (p < 0.001). Although other factors did not show statistical significance, trends indicated that women, individuals over 55, those in poor health, and families with more than three vulnerable members encountered more barriers. These findings highlight the need for targeted policies that address educational disparities and other socio-demographic factors to enhance the accessibility of economic aid in Albania’s developing zones.