24739 ZIP Code
Princeton, West virginia
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24739 |
| City/Town: | Princeton |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | West virginia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,080 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,226 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,427 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,304 |
| Median Home Value: | $121,100 |
| Land Area: | 125.4 sq miles
324.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.3735, -81.0048 |
Population Information (24739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,080 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,277 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,803 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 516 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 951 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 780 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 819 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 699 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,213 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,638 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,713 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,019 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,149 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,670 | 12.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 708 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 205 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $121,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $746 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,304 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,557 | 88.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 747 | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,261 | 76.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,296 | 23.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,315 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 527 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 730 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,631 | 39.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,689 | 18.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 638 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,482 | 15.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 618 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24739 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,226 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,016 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,969 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,427 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,687 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,462 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 204 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,042 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,364 | 79.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 964 | 17.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 124 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,179 | 93.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 444 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 17 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 82 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 357 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 98 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 20 | 0.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 20 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24739 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 226 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 449 | 8.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 591 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 595 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 662 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,001 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 795 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 865 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 146 | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 227 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24739 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,694 | 85.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 339 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 71 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 29 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 237 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24739 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 137 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 248 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 559 | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 138 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 629 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 348 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 49 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 76 | 1.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 427 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,708 | 31.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 653 | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 181 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 309 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (24739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,169 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,847 | 60.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,532 | 49.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 763 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24739 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,658 | 65.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,244 | 40.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,462 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 539 | 9.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 134 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 949 | 17.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24739 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,995 | 63.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 132 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 87 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 254 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 145 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,683 | 26.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24739 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 320 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,126 | 17.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,051 | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,093 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,320 | 20.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 253 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 379 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 244 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 501 | 7.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24739 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 28 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 66 | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,598 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,517 | 55.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 866 | 13.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 229 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24739 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 469 | 8.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 367 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,310 | 77.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 85 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 275 | 4.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24739 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 222 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,992 | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,038 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,305 | 23.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24739 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,037 | 24.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 803 | 18.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 673 | 15.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 943 | 22.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 582 | 13.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 198 | 4.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 14 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 11 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24739 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,134 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $333 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $746 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (24739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,557 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,694 | 48.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 785 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 760 | 13.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,608 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,286 | 23.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,899 | 34.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24739 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,214 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,350 | 25.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,989 | 57.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 185 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 662 | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 951 | 18.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24739 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,942 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 179 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 184 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,208 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 634 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 737 | 25.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,393 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 721 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,932 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,929 | 22.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 182 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,693 | 57.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,054 | 36.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24739 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,594 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,471 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 723 | 49.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 748 | 50.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 380 | 25.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,053 | 99.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 51 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 27 | 52.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 27 | 52.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 27 | 52.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 24 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24739 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,564 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,406 | 98.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 158 | 1.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 72 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 65 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 21 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24739 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,557 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,986 | 89.7% | 89.4% |
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