24739 ZIP Code — Princeton, WV

Mercer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24739 is located in Princeton, West Virginia, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 125.43 square miles and serves a population of 13,080 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 24739

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,226. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 24739 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,080

population

125.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24739 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24739

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24739. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Princeton	Acceptable
Princeton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24124 Narrows (3.7 mi) 24740 Princeton (4.9 mi) 24093 Glen Lyn (6.5 mi) 24712 Athens (7.8 mi) 24147 Rich Creek (8.6 mi) 24731 Kegley (11 mi) 25922 Spanishburg (11.3 mi) 25971 Lerona (11.8 mi) 25979 Pipestem (12.7 mi) 24134 Pearisburg (13.2 mi) 24701 Bluefield (13.5 mi) 24315 Bland (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	13,080
Population density	104 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	125.43 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	37.3326
Longitude	-80.9702
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681/304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

13,080

Population

104

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$54,226

Median household income

$28,643

Per capita income

$121,100

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

5,008

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

248

Under 5

268

456

5–9

495

374

10–14

406

393

15–19

426

336

20–24

363

582

25–34

631

786

35–44

852

822

45–54

891

489

55–59

530

551

60–64

598

802

65–74

868

340

75–84

368

85+

107

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,666	20.4%
18 and over	10,414	79.6%
65 and over	2,583	19.7%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Black or African American 3.4%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,179	92.4%
Black or African American	444	3.4%
Two or more races	357	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	98	0.7%
Other race	82	0.6%
Asian	17	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$54,226

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.3%

$50k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,100
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	63.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	26.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.4%
Electricity	77.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	4.9%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,694	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	495	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	760	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,608	28.9%
Households with children under 18	1,286	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,899	34.2%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	16.9%
Married	57.3%	49.8%
Separated	0.5%	0.5%
Widowed	3.5%	15.5%
Divorced	12.7%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	179	6.1%
Kindergarten	184	6.3%
Elementary school	1,208	41.1%
High school	634	21.5%
College / grad school	737	25.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Retail trade 11.5%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Professional & management 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Public administration 5.7%

Construction 4.5%

Other services 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 29.2%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 22.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	721	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,564	96.1%
Spanish	64	0.5%
Other Indo-European	44	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,053	99.8%
Born in same state	13,002	99.4%
Born in different state	10,121	77.4%
Foreign born	51	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	11.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,048	15.7%
French	1,605	12.3%
Arab	903	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	113	0.9%
Irish	91	0.7%
English	54	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	89.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24739

What city is ZIP code 24739 in?

ZIP code 24739 is primarily assigned to Princeton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24739 in?

ZIP code 24739 falls within Mercer County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24739?

19% of residents in ZIP code 24739 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24739 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 24739 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24739?

The median home value in ZIP code 24739 is $121,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 24739?

ZIP code 24739 has an estimated population of 13,080 residents, with a density of 104 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24739 in?

ZIP code 24739 observes the EST timezone.