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Masontown town, WV
ZIP 26542 — 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 Masontown town, WV (26542)
Median Income
$59,063
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+79
Wealth inflow
Population
2,120
Unemployment
2.5%
1.2pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 79 for ZIP 26542 (Masontown 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 26542 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 10.5%, median income rose 2.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.5%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,063 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| Establishments | 49 |
| Employees | 284 |