Oakvale town, WV

ZIP 24739 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working Class

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Oakvale town, WV (24739)

Median Income

$54,096

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+486

Wealth inflow

Population

13,093

Unemployment

3.2%

0.5pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 486 for ZIP 24739 (Oakvale town, WV) 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

3.2%-14% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.6%-57% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.0%+45% vs US avg

119

Establishments

2,307

Employees

~19 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.0%
Construction4.5%
Manufacturing9.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade13.0%
Transportation, utilities8.4%
Information0.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.3%
Professional, scientific, management8.1%
Education, health care, social30.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.9%
Other services3.1%
Public administration4.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 24739 (2021–Present)

Since 2021, population declined 3.1%, median income fell 11.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 11.0%.

Median Income

$54,096

-28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate