Salem city, WV

ZIP 26426 — 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 Salem city, WV (26426)

Median Income

$52,009

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+271

Wealth inflow

Population

7,302

Unemployment

1.5%

2.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 271 for ZIP 26426 (Salem 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

1.5%-61% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.5%-43% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.0%-6% vs US avg

Establishments

891

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining5.3%
Construction6.8%
Manufacturing6.7%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade13.2%
Transportation, utilities10.8%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.0%
Professional, scientific, management5.3%
Education, health care, social24.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.7%
Other services3.9%
Public administration10.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 26426 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.9%, median income fell 8.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 8.2%.

Median Income

$52,009

-31% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate