24740 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to PRINCETON, WV 24740

24740 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Princeton, West Virginia. Median household income here ($26,984) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $80,800 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Bluefield area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $43,289/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 24740 is $34,766.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 24740 earn an average of $30,586/year. Women earn only $17,580/year.

11,726 people in 24740 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 24740? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.4 minutes.

The median age here is 43. There are 14,398 men and 16,037 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 18,097 people (out of the 30,435 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,387 homes, and 628 businesses every day. 139 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

24740 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Seoul, South Korea!) and -81 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 2,546 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 30,435
  • White Population: 29,148
  • Black Population: 1,140
  • Hispanic Population: 250
  • Asian Population: 258
  • Hawaiian Population: 10
  • Indian Population: 222
  • Male Population: 14,398
  • Female Population: 16,037
  • Median Age: 43
  • Median Age of Males: 41
  • Median Age of Females: 44
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: West Virginia
  • CBSA Type: Micropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Bluefield WV-VA
  • County: Mercer
  • City: Princeton
  • Longitude: -81.0
  • Latitude: 37.4
  • Elevation: 2,546 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 304
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 11,525
  • Drive alone: 10,075
  • Carpool: 1,180
  • Public transit: 50
  • Ride bikes or walk: 139

  • Average commute time: 23.4 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 404
  •    5 - 9: 1,893
  •    10 - 14: 2,251
  •    15 - 19: 1,899
  •    20 - 24: 1,793
  •    25 - 29: 586
  •    30 - 34: 1,032
  •    35 - 39: 141
  •    40 - 44: 207
  •    45 - 59: 454
  •    60 - 89: 440
  •    90 plus: 425
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $80,800
  • Average Annual Household Income: $34,923
  • Businesses: 665
  • Employees: 9,721
  • Annual Payroll: $308,657,000
  • Average Family Income: $43,289
  • Median Family Income: $26,984
  • Average Income for Men: $30,586
  • Average Income for Women: $17,580
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 055
  • State FIPS Code: 54

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Schools in 24740 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Glenwood Elementary School
Rt 1 Box 460
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-2445
Melrose Elementary School
Athens St.
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3757
Mercer County Early Learning Center
821 Broadway Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Mercer Elementary School
1200 Mercer Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3160
Princeton Primary School
219b Old Bluefield Road
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-2649
Straley Elementary School
810 Straley Avenue
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3173
Middle Schools
Princeton Middle School
300 N Johnston St
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-7517
High Schools
Mercer County Technical Education Center
1397 Stafford Drive
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-9551
Pikeview High School
3566 Eads Mill Road
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 384-7586
Princeton High School
1321 Stafford Drive
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 24740 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.wvstatepolice.com/sexoff/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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