The ZIP Code 24740 is associated with Princeton, WV in Mercer County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 30,073. Approximately 21.0% of residents in this West Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $24,477. Approximately 14% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $43,586.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24740 is $43,586, while the region's mean household income is $55,998. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,477. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24740 of $24,477 is approximately 7.56% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 13.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately44.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.4% of the population in 24740 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.0% of 24740 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 24740, 85.8% of the population graduated high school, while 21.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.9% in this Mercer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.7% |
| Associate's degree | 6.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24740 are older than average. The median age of 42.9 years in ZIP Code 24740 is approximately 12.6% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.1% of the population in 24740 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 24740 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.8% |
| 85 years and over | 3.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24740, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 1.2% of 24740 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24740 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.1%), followed by Black or African American (3.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24740 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 24740 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 24740, 97.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Mercer County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.8% |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24740, an estimated 21.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Mercer County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 9.3% |
In 24740, 53.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.1 minutes. Approximately 30.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24740 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.9% of 24740 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.8% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.7% |
| Retail trade | 12.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.0% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 30.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.3% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24740 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.99 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.12% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.28% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24740 | 9.57¢/kWh | 8.47¢/kWh | 6.49¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 16.14¢/kWh | 11.77¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 24740 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.98 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.43 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.22 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.44 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.49 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.73 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.38 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.5 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.56 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.87 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.49 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.75 | 1.78 | 5.46 |