Princeton
City in Mercer County, West Virginia
Princeton is a city in Mercer County, West Virginia, with 5,872 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,438 ft (743 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Athens, 5.8 miles NE.
- 5,872residents (2020 Census)
- 2,438 ftelevation · 743 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.8 km²
- 1,948 / sq mipopulation density
- 24740ZIP code
About Princeton
Princeton is a city in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 5,872 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bluefield micropolitan area.
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Living in Princeton
- Median household income
- $43,900
- Median home value
- $120,300
- Median rent
- $747/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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Princeton had 5,872 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,872 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,948 per sq mi (752 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Princeton at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Mercer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,872 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.01 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,438 ft (743 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3689° N, 81.0960° W |
| ZIP code | 24740 |
| Official website | princetonwv.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5465692 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Princeton
- Athens5.8 mi NE
- Lashmeet6.7 mi NW
- Oakvale7.2 mi E
- Montcalm8.5 mi W
- Matoaka8.7 mi NW
- Rocky Gap, VA8.9 mi S
- Bluewell9.5 mi SW
- Bluefield9.7 mi SW
- Brush Fork10.1 mi SW
- Bramwell11.9 mi W
- Glen Lyn, VA13.0 mi E
- Falls Mills, VA13.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Princeton
What county is Princeton in?
Princeton is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Princeton, WV?
5,872 people lived in Princeton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Princeton, WV?
The ZIP code of Princeton is 24740.
What is the elevation of Princeton?
2,438 feet (743 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Princeton?
Athens (5.8 mi), Lashmeet (6.7 mi), Oakvale (7.2 mi), Montcalm (8.5 mi), Matoaka (8.7 mi).
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