ZIP code 24740
Where is ZIP code 24740?
Princeton, West Virginia
Mercer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 24740 belongs to Princeton, West Virginia in Mercer County. 24740 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 16,498 people live in the 24740 area, where the median household income is $44,793. The closest ZIP codes are 24739 (Princeton, 1.3 mi southeast), 24731 (Kegley, 1.4 mi northwest) and 24747 (Rock, 4.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 24740 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Princeton |
| Also accepted | Elgood, Oakvale |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 37.3799, -81.1175 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 247 |
Population and income in 24740
| Population | 16,498 · higher than 97% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 539 · higher than 92% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.7 years · lower than 77% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $44,793 · lower than 73% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,484 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $132,300 · higher than 53% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $798 a month |
| Housing units | 8,211 |
| Households | 7,023 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 64% / 36% |
| Land area | 30.62 sq mi (plus 0.15 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24740. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 24740
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24739 | Princeton, WV | 1.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 24731 | Kegley, WV | 1.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 24747 | Rock, WV | 4.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 25922 | Spanishburg, WV | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 24733 | Lashmeet, WV | 6.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 25820 | Camp Creek, WV | 7.2 mi N | Standard |
| 24736 | Matoaka, WV | 7.4 mi W | Standard |
| 24712 | Athens, WV | 7.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 24737 | Montcalm, WV | 7.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 24729 | Hiawatha, WV | 8.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 24366 | Rocky Gap, VA | 8.4 mi S | Standard |
| 24714 | Beeson, WV | 9.1 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 24740 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 24740
123 MAIN ST
PRINCETON WV 24740
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ELGOOD and OAKVALE as the city name for 24740. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (24740-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Princeton, WV
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 24740?
- 24740 is a Princeton, West Virginia ZIP code. Elgood and Oakvale are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 24740 in?
- ZIP code 24740 is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 24740 in?
- 24740 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 24740?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 24740 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 24740?
- About 16,498 people live in ZIP code 24740, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 24740?
- The median household income in 24740 is $44,793 a year, lower than 73% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 24740?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 24740 are 24739 (Princeton, 1.3 miles), 24731 (Kegley, 1.4 miles), 24747 (Rock, 4.1 miles) and 25922 (Spanishburg, 5.6 miles).