Coal City CDP, WV

ZIP 25921 — Economy & Jobs

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

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Coal City CDP, WV (25921)

Median Income

$34,184

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+105

Wealth inflow

Population

2,820

Unemployment

6.5%

2.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 105 for ZIP 25921 (Coal City 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

6.5%+76% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.0%

SNAP Benefits

23.9%+104% vs US avg

Establishments

867

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining4.8%
Construction4.3%
Manufacturing3.6%
Retail trade3.9%
Transportation, utilities4.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.2%
Professional, scientific, management7.2%
Education, health care, social31.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services24.0%
Other services2.0%
Public administration5.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 25921 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 52.9%, median income rose 2.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.9%.

Median Income

$34,184

-55% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate