24740 ZIP Code
Princeton, West virginia
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24740 |
| City/Town: | Princeton |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | West virginia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,510 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,911 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,954 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,254 |
| Median Home Value: | $127,600 |
| Land Area: | 30.6 sq miles
79.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.4034, -81.1065 |
Population Information (24740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,510 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,179 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,331 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,104 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,322 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 579 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 857 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 877 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,461 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,048 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,727 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 722 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 871 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,502 | 15.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 804 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 636 | 3.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $127,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $767 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,254 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,971 | 84.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,283 | 15.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,378 | 62.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,593 | 37.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,771 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 373 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 859 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,758 | 40.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,231 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,074 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,473 | 12.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,003 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,911 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,630 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,600 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,954 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,261 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,979 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 271 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,071 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,463 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,286 | 18.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 230 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,033 | 91.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 620 | 3.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 27 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 99 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 731 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 451 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 237 | 1.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 60 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 136 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24740 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 241 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 476 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,229 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,082 | 15.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,029 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 976 | 14.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 711 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 688 | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 302 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 237 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24740 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,861 | 84.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 359 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 11 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 327 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 349 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24740 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 246 | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 363 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 387 | 5.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 244 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,047 | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 669 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 223 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 201 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 405 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,894 | 27.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 600 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 303 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 397 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.6% | 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 (24740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,754 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,342 | 62.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,112 | 49.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 611 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24740 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,426 | 63.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,031 | 43.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,720 | 24.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 651 | 9.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 107 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,582 | 22.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24740 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,344 | 64.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 130 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 289 | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 294 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 521 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 153 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 199 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,324 | 16.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24740 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 161 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 595 | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,506 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,074 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,157 | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,210 | 14.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 855 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 487 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,209 | 14.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24740 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 97 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 440 | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,683 | 32.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,883 | 47.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,070 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 81 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24740 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,961 | 28.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 212 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,646 | 66.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 31 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 78 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24740 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 613 | 8.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,055 | 43.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,847 | 26.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,456 | 20.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24740 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 874 | 20.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 766 | 17.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 973 | 22.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 922 | 21.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 639 | 14.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 163 | 3.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 38 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,072 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $366 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $767 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (24740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,971 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,880 | 41.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,232 | 17.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,240 | 17.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,418 | 34.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,046 | 29.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,765 | 39.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24740 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,611 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,325 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,101 | 46.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 382 | 5.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 740 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,624 | 24.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24740 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,206 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 111 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 193 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,471 | 45.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 755 | 23.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 676 | 21.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,866 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,256 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,365 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,048 | 18.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 184 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,021 | 33.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,843 | 60.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24740 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,186 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,304 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,267 | 55.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,025 | 44.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 816 | 35.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 12 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,400 | 99.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 54 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 110 | 203.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 110 | 203.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 110 | 203.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 7 | 13.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 50 | 92.6% | 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 (24740 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,406 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,969 | 97.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 437 | 2.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 133 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 157 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 30 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 117 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24740 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,971 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,189 | 88.8% | 89.4% |
Princeton, WV24740