ZIP code 24739
Where is ZIP code 24739?
Princeton, West Virginia
Mercer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 24739 belongs to Princeton, West Virginia in Mercer County. 24739 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 276, 304, 540, 681 and 826. About 13,981 people live in the 24739 area, where the median household income is $61,436. The closest ZIP codes are 24740 (Princeton, 1.3 mi northwest), 24731 (Kegley, 2.7 mi northwest) and 24747 (Rock, 5.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 24739 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Princeton |
| Also accepted | Oakvale |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 276, 304, 540, 681, 826 |
| Coordinates | 37.3662, -81.1026 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 247 |
Population and income in 24739
| Population | 13,981 · higher than 96% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 111 · higher than 74% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.1 years · higher than 56% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $61,436 · higher than 62% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,887 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $112,600 · lower than 59% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $875 a month |
| Housing units | 6,736 |
| Households | 5,866 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 125.43 sq mi (plus 0.28 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24739. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 24739
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24740 | Princeton, WV | 1.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 24731 | Kegley, WV | 2.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 24747 | Rock, WV | 5.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 25922 | Spanishburg, WV | 6.5 mi N | Standard |
| 24712 | Athens, WV | 7.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 24366 | Rocky Gap, VA | 7.5 mi S | Standard |
| 24733 | Lashmeet, WV | 8 mi NW | Standard |
| 25820 | Camp Creek, WV | 8.2 mi N | Standard |
| 24737 | Montcalm, WV | 8.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 24736 | Matoaka, WV | 8.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 24729 | Hiawatha, WV | 9.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 24701 | Bluefield, WV | 9.4 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 24739 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 24739
123 MAIN ST
PRINCETON WV 24739
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts OAKVALE as the city name for 24739. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (24739-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 24739?
- 24739 is a Princeton, West Virginia ZIP code. Oakvale is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 24739 in?
- ZIP code 24739 is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 24739 in?
- 24739 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 24739?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 24739 use area codes 276, 304, 540, 681 and 826.
- What is the population of ZIP code 24739?
- About 13,981 people live in ZIP code 24739, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 24739?
- The median household income in 24739 is $61,436 a year, higher than 62% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 24739?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 24739 are 24740 (Princeton, 1.3 miles), 24731 (Kegley, 2.7 miles), 24747 (Rock, 5.3 miles) and 25922 (Spanishburg, 6.5 miles).