Princeton, WV ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Princeton, West Virginia: 24740 and 24739. Together they are home to 30,479 residents in 12,889 households. That is more than the 5,736 people counted inside Princeton city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $44,793 in 24740 to $61,436 in 24739.
Princeton city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,736 |
| Households | 2,826 |
| Median household income | $43,900 |
| Median home value | $120,300 |
| Median age | 44.2 |
| Median rent | $747 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 30,479 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 12,889 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $44,793 (24740) to $61,436 (24739) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $52,368 |
| Homeowners | 72.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 24 routes, 13,030 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Princeton: 24739 ($61,436)
- Most residents: 24740 (16,498 people)
- Highest homeownership: 24739 (82.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 24740 (29.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 24740 (11.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 24740 (38.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 24740 ($132,300)
Every ZIP code in Princeton
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24740 | Princeton | 16,498 | 7,023 | $44,793 | $132,300 | 64.0% | 29.2% | 11.5% | 14 | 7,698 | 9% of its land; mailing city |
| 24739 | Princeton | 13,981 | 5,866 | $61,436 | $112,600 | 82.9% | 24.2% | 3.5% | 10 | 6,137 | mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Princeton when at least 10% of its land lies inside Princeton city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Princeton. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Princeton.
Counties
- Mercer County — 19 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Princeton, WV?
- 24740 and 24739. A ZIP code is listed for Princeton when at least 10% of its land lies inside Princeton city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Princeton.
- What is the population of Princeton, WV?
- The Census Bureau counts 5,736 residents inside Princeton city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Princeton hold 30,479 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Princeton, WV?
- $43,900 inside Princeton city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $44,793 to $61,436.
- Which Princeton ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 24739, at $61,436, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Princeton, WV?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 24 carrier routes reaching 13,030 residential and 806 business mailboxes.
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