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Elk Garden town, WV
ZIP 26717 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Elk Garden town, WV (26717)
Median Income
$65,833
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+53
Wealth inflow
Population
1,421
Unemployment
11.3%
7.6pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 53 for ZIP 26717 (Elk Garden 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.
Historical Trends in 26717 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 71.4%, median income rose 39.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.9%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,833 |
| Unemployment | 11.3% |
| Establishments | 7 |
| Employees | 39 |