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Benwood city, WV
ZIP 26031 — 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 Benwood city, WV (26031)
Median Income
$50,474
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+58
Wealth inflow
Population
1,556
Unemployment
2.0%
1.7pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 58 for ZIP 26031 (Benwood 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.
Historical Trends in 26031 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 2.0%, median income rose 12.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 20.5%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,474 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| Establishments | 51 |
| Employees | 1,146 |