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.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 24740
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HOA Property Management Information in Princeton, WV
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HOA Property Management Resources
- 5 Signs It's Time to Fire Your Association Manager
- How To Select the Right HOA Management Company
- Should You Hire An HOA Management Firm?
- How To Collect Delinquent HOA Dues and Fees
- Should Your HOA Invest Its Reserves?
- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Princeton, WV
Average Home Value in 24740: $80,800
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
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
The Politics
- Congressional District: 03
- Congressional District Land Area: 9332.0
- Sr Senator: John D., IV Rockefeller (D)
- Jr Senator: Joe, III Manchin (D)
- US House Representative: Nick J. Rahall II (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 055
- State FIPS Code: 54
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
Photos near Zip Code 24740, Princeton, WV
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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