Moundsville city, WV

ZIP 26041 — 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 Moundsville city, WV (26041)

Median Income

$55,545

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+583

Wealth inflow

Population

15,706

Unemployment

4.5%

0.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 583 for ZIP 26041 (Moundsville 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

4.5%+21% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.0%-51% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

26.4%+126% vs US avg

289

Establishments

4,801

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining4.3%
Construction9.5%
Manufacturing6.1%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Retail trade17.7%
Transportation, utilities6.9%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.6%
Professional, scientific, management6.4%
Education, health care, social28.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.0%
Other services3.3%
Public administration3.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 26041 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.8%, median income rose 11.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.2%.

Median Income

$55,545

-26% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate