Summersville city, WV

ZIP 26651 — 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 Summersville city, WV (26651)

Median Income

$59,067

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+374

Wealth inflow

Population

10,070

Unemployment

9.8%

6.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 374 for ZIP 26651 (Summersville 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

9.8%+165% vs US avg

Self-Employed

7.2%+18% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.5%+49% vs US avg

297

Establishments

3,822

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining6.6%
Construction8.9%
Manufacturing7.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Retail trade9.4%
Transportation, utilities6.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.1%
Professional, scientific, management6.0%
Education, health care, social29.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.7%
Other services7.7%
Public administration3.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 26651 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 10.2%, median income rose 21.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.0%.

Median Income

$59,067

-21% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate