24740 ZIP Code – Princeton, West Virginia
24740 is a ZIP code serving Princeton, West Virginia in Mercer County with a population of approximately 16,510 residents. The median household income of $41,911 is below the West Virginia average and well below the national average. Median home values of $127,600 are well below the national average, with 64.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $767, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.9%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate is 18.7%, above the national average. An estimated 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 38.4, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 24731, 25922, 24733.
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ZIP 24740 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 24740 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $127k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $767 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.7% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 24731 – Kegley
- 25922 – Spanishburg
- 24733 – Lashmeet
- 24712 – Athens
- 24739 – Princeton
- 24714 – Beeson
- 24747 – Rock
- 25820 – Camp Creek
- 24729 – Hiawatha
- 25971 – Lerona
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24731 | KEGLEY | 21 | Not provided |
| 25922 | SPANISHBURG | 131 | Not provided |
| 24733 | LASHMEET | 251 | Not provided |
| 24712 | ATHENS | 2,721 | $59,181 |
| 24739 | PRINCETON | 13,080 | $54,226 |