Flatwoods town, WV

ZIP 26621 — 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 Flatwoods town, WV (26621)

Median Income

$40,398

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+34

Wealth inflow

Population

920

Unemployment

15.9%

12.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 34 for ZIP 26621 (Flatwoods 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

15.9%+329% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.0%

SNAP Benefits

11.3%-3% vs US avg

Establishments

Employees

~4 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Wholesale trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.4%
Construction10.9%
Manufacturing14.5%
Wholesale trade26.0%
Retail trade13.3%
Transportation, utilities0.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.1%
Professional, scientific, management1.5%
Education, health care, social21.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services2.7%
Other services2.9%
Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 26621 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 9.5%, median income fell 16.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 6.2%.

Median Income

$40,398

-46% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate