Gilbert town, WV

ZIP 25621 — 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 Gilbert town, WV (25621)

Median Income

$54,750

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+62

Wealth inflow

Population

1,675

Unemployment

4.3%

0.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 62 for ZIP 25621 (Gilbert 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

4.3%+16% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.7%-89% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

27.0%+131% vs US avg

Establishments

466

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Mining

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining29.7%
Construction14.6%
Manufacturing2.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Retail trade18.7%
Transportation, utilities2.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.4%
Education, health care, social14.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.3%
Public administration3.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 25621 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 10.8%, median income rose 17.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 20.5%.

Median Income

$54,750

-27% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate