Belington town, WV

ZIP 26250 — 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 Belington town, WV (26250)

Median Income

$46,132

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+213

Wealth inflow

Population

5,743

Unemployment

7.9%

4.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 213 for ZIP 26250 (Belington town, 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

7.9%+113% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.9%-85% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

24.8%+112% vs US avg

Establishments

980

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining5.5%
Construction8.0%
Manufacturing11.3%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade14.0%
Transportation, utilities2.6%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.5%
Professional, scientific, management5.5%
Education, health care, social27.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.6%
Other services6.4%
Public administration5.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 26250 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.8%, median income fell 3.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 2.4%.

Median Income

$46,132

-39% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate