Mount Gay-Shamrock CDP, WV

ZIP 25601 — 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 Mount Gay-Shamrock CDP, WV (25601)

Median Income

$47,010

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+186

Wealth inflow

Population

5,007

Unemployment

10.0%

6.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 186 for ZIP 25601 (Mount Gay-Shamrock CDP, 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

10.0%+169% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.3%+4% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

27.8%+138% vs US avg

265

Establishments

3,883

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining5.5%
Construction2.1%
Manufacturing8.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade6.6%
Transportation, utilities6.8%
Information2.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.3%
Professional, scientific, management7.5%
Education, health care, social34.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.1%
Other services4.7%
Public administration8.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 25601 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.9%, median income fell 9.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 6.6%.

Median Income

$47,010

-37% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate