Huntington city, WV

ZIP 25705 — 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 Huntington city, WV (25705)

Median Income

$60,608

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+768

Wealth inflow

Population

20,668

Unemployment

5.2%

1.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 768 for ZIP 25705 (Huntington 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

5.2%+40% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.6%-40% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.2%+12% vs US avg

316

Establishments

5,609

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.2%
Construction5.5%
Manufacturing8.0%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade10.8%
Transportation, utilities4.4%
Information3.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.3%
Professional, scientific, management6.0%
Education, health care, social36.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.3%
Other services2.4%
Public administration6.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 25705 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.1%, median income rose 10.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.7%.

Median Income

$60,608

-19% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate