Hurricane city, WV

ZIP 25526 — 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 Hurricane city, WV (25526)

Median Income

$81,187

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+837

Wealth inflow

Population

22,522

Unemployment

3.1%

0.6pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 837 for ZIP 25526 (Hurricane 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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.1%-16% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.1%-66% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.9%-7% vs US avg

571

Establishments

7,189

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction7.0%
Manufacturing9.2%
Wholesale trade3.0%
Retail trade9.5%
Transportation, utilities8.3%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.9%
Professional, scientific, management9.3%
Education, health care, social26.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.1%
Other services4.4%
Public administration6.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 25526 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.7%, median income rose 1.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 0.3%.

Median Income

$81,187

+8% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate