Marlinton town, WV

ZIP 24924 — 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 Marlinton town, WV (24924)

Median Income

$45,192

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+25

Wealth inflow

Population

682

Unemployment

40.4%

36.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 25 for ZIP 24924 (Marlinton 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

40.4%+993% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.0%

SNAP Benefits

25.5%+118% vs US avg

Establishments

169

Employees

~19 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining18.8%
Retail trade15.2%
Transportation, utilities17.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.6%
Professional, scientific, management11.6%
Education, health care, social28.6%
Public administration4.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 24924 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 117.2%, median income fell 4.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 0.9%.

Median Income

$45,192

-40% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate