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Wardensville town, WV
ZIP 26851 — 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 Wardensville town, WV (26851)
Median Income
$50,179
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+60
Wealth inflow
Population
1,612
Unemployment
3.1%
0.6pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 60 for ZIP 26851 (Wardensville 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 26851 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 13.7%, median income fell 19.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.6%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,179 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| Establishments | 36 |
| Employees | 288 |