ZIP 23421 — 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 Gargatha CDP, VA (23421)

Median Income

$57,344

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+221

Wealth inflow

Population

3,917

Unemployment

0.6%

3.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 221 for ZIP 23421 (Gargatha CDP, VA) 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

0.6%-83% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.1%-81% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.3%+5% vs US avg

Establishments

445

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining6.4%
Construction2.9%
Manufacturing32.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Retail trade8.6%
Transportation, utilities5.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate0.5%
Professional, scientific, management4.3%
Education, health care, social21.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services0.8%
Other services2.2%
Public administration7.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 23421 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.3%, median income rose 17.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.8%.

Median Income

$57,344

-24% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate