Princeton, WV GIS Map
Princeton is a city in Mercer County, West Virginia, with a population of about 5,925. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Mercer County
- Population
- 5,925
- Elevation
- 2,428 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.3668, -81.1026
- ZIP codes (2)
- 24739, 24740
- Land area
- 3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Princeton, WV
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.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Princeton
- Bluefield, WV9 mi
- Hinton, WV24 mi
- Pulaski, VA28 mi
- Beckley, WV29 mi
- Wytheville, VA29 mi
- Radford, VA33 mi
- Blacksburg, VA39 mi
- Lewisburg, WV47 mi
Other Cities in Mercer County
GIS Data for Princeton, WV
The Princeton map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Princeton without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Princeton Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
5,736
Households
2,826
Median household income
$43,900
Median age
44.2 years
Median home value
$120,300
Median gross rent
$747/mo
Owner-occupied homes
56.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21%
Below poverty level
16.9%
Land area
3 sq mi
Population density
1,903 / sq mi
County
Princeton Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
6,432
April 2020 (estimates base)
5,879
July 2024 estimate
5,595
Change 2010-2020
-8.6%
Change 2020-2024
-4.8%
Photos of Princeton
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Soils of Princeton
General soil map unit at the city center: Shouns-Gilpin-Cateache-Berks
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 12.5 cm
- Typical slope
- 53%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 77 cm
Soil Components
- Cateache29%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- Berks15%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Berks9%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Shouns9%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Shouns9%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Gilpin7%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Princeton
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Bluefield Mercer Co Ap, Wv weather station, elevation 2,870 ft, 7.6 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 79°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 24°F
Annual precipitation
41.2 in
Annual snowfall
34.6 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 43 | 51 | 63 | 70 | 76 | 79 | 78 | 72 | 63 | 52 | 43 |
| Avg low °F | 24 | 26 | 33 | 43 | 51 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 54 | 45 | 35 | 28 |
| Precip. in | 3.03 | 2.90 | 3.84 | 3.64 | 4.61 | 4.14 | 4.36 | 3.14 | 3.24 | 2.78 | 2.55 | 3.01 |
| Snow in | 9.9 | 8.8 | 6.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 6.6 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Princeton
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Mercer County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 65.2 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- WildfireVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneVery Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Princeton FAQ
What county is Princeton in?
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Princeton, West Virginia is located in Mercer County.
What is the population of Princeton?
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Princeton has a population of about 5,925, making it the number 18 of the 28 West Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Princeton?
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The elevation of Princeton is approximately 2,428 feet (740 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Princeton?
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ZIP codes for Princeton include 24739, 24740.
What time zone is Princeton in?
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Princeton is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Princeton from Charleston?
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Princeton is about 74 miles from Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, in a straight line.
What cities are near Princeton?
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Cities near Princeton include Bluefield, WV (9 miles); Hinton, WV (24 miles); Pulaski, VA (28 miles); Beckley, WV (29 miles); Wytheville, VA (29 miles).
Local notes for Princeton, WV
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