Strongest migration-inflow ZIP codes in West Virginia
Top 25 ZIP codes in West Virginia with the strongest IRS net migration inflows. #1 is 26554 (Fairmont) at about +1,564. Compare migration signals on US5.
These ZIP codes show the strongest positive IRS net migration figures in West Virginia on US5’s published series — a directional signal of inflow versus outflow.
Strongest inflows: 26554 (Fairmont) at about +1,564; 26003 (Wheeling) at about +1,502; 26508 (Cheat Lake) at about +1,462.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Net migration | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26554 | Fairmont | Marion County | +1,564 | 42,116 | $69,271 | $181,800 |
| 2 | 26003 | Wheeling | Ohio County | +1,502 | 40,445 | $58,625 | $164,500 |
| 3 | 26508 | Cheat Lake | Monongalia County | +1,462 | 39,356 | $83,247 | $287,700 |
| 4 | 26505 | Morgantown | Monongalia County | +1,400 | 37,691 | $42,275 | $265,100 |
| 5 | 25801 | Beckley | Raleigh County | +1,147 | 30,869 | $49,370 | $151,000 |
| 6 | 26301 | Clarksburg | Harrison County | +1,078 | 29,025 | $49,773 | $123,500 |
| 7 | 26101 | Parkersburg | Wood County | +1,061 | 28,571 | $45,556 | $107,300 |
| 8 | 25177 | St. Albans | Kanawha County | +862 | 23,211 | $54,789 | $129,100 |
| 9 | 25404 | Martinsburg | Berkeley County | +847 | 22,809 | $68,897 | $226,900 |
| 10 | 25526 | Hurricane | Putnam County | +837 | 22,522 | $81,187 | $231,800 |
| 11 | 25701 | Huntington | Cabell County | +812 | 21,860 | $51,671 | $153,700 |
| 12 | 26062 | Weirton | Hancock County | +770 | 20,721 | $59,027 | $122,800 |
| 13 | 25705 | Huntington | Cabell County | +768 | 20,668 | $60,608 | $159,900 |
| 14 | 25414 | Charles Town | Jefferson County | +753 | 20,273 | $101,020 | $365,500 |
| 15 | 26501 | Westover | Monongalia County | +730 | 19,640 | $62,173 | $213,000 |
| 16 | 26201 | Buckhannon | Upshur County | +707 | 19,020 | $51,597 | $162,600 |
| 17 | 24701 | Bluefield | Mercer County | +666 | 17,943 | $44,188 | $100,000 |
| 18 | 26104 | Parkersburg | Wood County | +621 | 16,729 | $51,695 | $164,600 |
| 19 | 24740 | Princeton | Mercer County | +615 | 16,559 | $46,272 | $133,200 |
| 20 | 25427 | Hedgesville | Berkeley County | +610 | 16,410 | $86,985 | $257,900 |
| 21 | 25403 | Martinsburg | Berkeley County | +589 | 15,865 | $82,190 | $301,800 |
| 22 | 25314 | Charleston | Kanawha County | +585 | 15,742 | $86,462 | $243,900 |
| 23 | 26041 | Moundsville | Marshall County | +583 | 15,706 | $55,545 | $128,400 |
| 24 | 25401 | Martinsburg | Berkeley County | +582 | 15,661 | $49,157 | $221,500 |
| 25 | 26330 | Bridgeport | Harrison County | +562 | 15,130 | $86,843 | $260,900 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in West Virginia have the strongest migration inflows?
By IRS net migration, 26554 (Fairmont) leads this board at about +1,564. Positive values signal more inflow than outflow in the published series.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in West Virginia?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with positive IRS net migration from high to low (with a population floor).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in West Virginia?
Visit the West Virginia state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.