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Lost Creek town, WV
ZIP 26385 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Lost Creek town, WV (26385)
Median Income
$73,026
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+112
Wealth inflow
Population
3,021
Unemployment
4.7%
1.0pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 112 for ZIP 26385 (Lost Creek 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.
Historical Trends in 26385 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 22.1%, median income fell 9.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 3.1%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,026 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| Establishments | 41 |
| Employees | 303 |