Princeton, West Virginia
Princeton is a city in Mercer County, West Virginia, with an estimated population of 5,642 in 2023. It sits at 37.3688, -81.0962 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Princeton |
| Type | city |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 5,642 |
| Land area | 3.01 sq mi (7.81 km²) |
| Coordinates | 37.3688, -81.0962 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 24739, 24740 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Princeton
Princeton covers 2 ZIP codes: 24739, 24740. Browse all ZIP codes in West Virginia for the full list.
Where is Princeton?
Princeton is located in West Virginia, in Mercer County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Athens 9 km · WVBluefield 16 km · WVBramwell 19 km · WVBluefield 22 km · VAPocahontas 23 km · VARich Creek 25 km · VANarrows 26 km · VAPeterstown 27 km · WV
Other places in Mercer County
Frequently asked questions
What county is Princeton, WV in?
Princeton is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Princeton, WV?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 5,642.
What time zone is Princeton in?
Princeton is in the America/New_York time zone.