Huntington city, WV

ZIP 25702 — 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 Huntington city, WV (25702)

Median Income

$39,225

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+266

Wealth inflow

Population

7,164

Unemployment

12.1%

8.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 266 for ZIP 25702 (Huntington city, 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

12.1%+226% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.2%-48% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

24.7%+111% vs US avg

153

Establishments

6,126

Employees

~40 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.3%
Construction8.3%
Manufacturing6.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade14.1%
Transportation, utilities2.6%
Information0.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.8%
Professional, scientific, management10.7%
Education, health care, social31.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.8%
Other services5.3%
Public administration5.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 25702 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.7%, median income rose 25.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 9.0%.

Median Income

$39,225

-48% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate