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Chester city, WV
ZIP 26034 — 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 Chester city, WV (26034)
Median Income
$57,382
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+169
Wealth inflow
Population
4,555
Unemployment
5.7%
2.0pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 169 for ZIP 26034 (Chester 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 26034 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 3.6%, median income rose 7.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 1.4%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,382 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| Establishments | 97 |
| Employees | 956 |