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Elkins city, WV
ZIP 26241 — 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 Elkins city, WV (26241)
Median Income
$53,102
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+528
Wealth inflow
Population
14,221
Unemployment
7.7%
4.0pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 528 for ZIP 26241 (Elkins 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 26241 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 6.5%, median income rose 3.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 12.6%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,102 |
| Unemployment | 7.7% |
| Establishments | 476 |
| Employees | 6,960 |