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Welch city, WV
ZIP 24801 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Welch city, WV (24801)
Median Income
$29,492
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+190
Wealth inflow
Population
5,107
Unemployment
5.8%
2.1pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 190 for ZIP 24801 (Welch 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 24801 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 16.0%, median income rose 2.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 26.7%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,492 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| Establishments | 87 |
| Employees | 1,095 |