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Princeton city, WV
ZIP 24740 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Princeton city, WV (24740)
Median Income
$46,272
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+615
Wealth inflow
Population
16,559
Unemployment
3.9%
0.2pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 615 for ZIP 24740 (Princeton city, WV) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 24740 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 46.1%, median income fell 13.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 3.5%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,272 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| Establishments | 556 |
| Employees | 9,689 |