Princeton, West Virginia

Princeton is a city in and the county seat of Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 5,872 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bluefield micropolitan area. The city hosts the Princeton WhistlePigs baseball club of the Appalachian League.

Princeton, West Virginia
Downtown Princeton
Nickname: 
The Heart of Mercer County
Location of Princeton in Mercer County, West Virginia
Coordinates: 37°22′5″N 81°5′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyMercer
Area
  Total3.05 sq mi (7.91 km2)
  Land3.01 sq mi (7.81 km2)
  Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
2,438 ft (743 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total5,872
  Density1,900/sq mi (740/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24740 & 24739
Area code304
FIPS code54-65692
GNIS feature ID1555413
Websitewww.cityofprinceton.org
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