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, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $69,300) are fairly typical for the Bluefield area.
The median age here is 40.4. There are 14,289 men and 16,086 women. The median age for men is 38.6 while for women the median age is 41.9.
24740 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 37 degrees latitude (same latitude as Algiers, Algeria) and -81 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 2,546 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 24740
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Real Estate & Home Values in Princeton, WV
Average Home Value in 24740: $69,300
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: 30,375
- White Population: 29,031
- Black Population: 823
- Hispanic Population: 125
- Asian Population: 178
- Hawaiian Population: 2
- Indian Population: 67
- Male Population: 14,289
- Female Population: 16,086
- Median Age: 40.4
- Median Age of Males: 38.6
- Median Age of Females: 41.9
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 level
- Area code: 304
Marital Status
Average Age
The Economics
- Average House Value: $69,300
- Average Annual Household Income: $37,128
- Businesses: 671
- Employees: 9,691
- Annual Payroll: $224,512,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 03
- Congressional District Land Area: 9332.0
- Sr Senator: John D., IV Rockefeller (D)
- Jr Senator: Robert C. Byrd (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
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
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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