FY2027 Small Area FMR · Princeton, WV
ZIP 24739 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 24739 (Princeton, WV) is $1,030 a month, up 8.4% from FY2026. That is 9% above the Mercer County, WV area-wide FMR of $946.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 24739 sits in the Mercer County, WV area
Of the 20 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 24739 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Mercer County, WV is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $946 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,030 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 24739 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Summers County, WV (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $648 – $792 | $659 | $650 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $729 – $891 | $746 | $760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,030 | $927 – $1,133 | $946 | $950 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,250 | $1,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,340 | $1,330 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,030 needs about $41,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $75,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $60,700. ZIP code 24739 lies mainly in Mercer County. See the Mercer County, WV county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 24739?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 24739 are $720 (studio), $810 (1 BR), $1,030 (2 BR), $1,360 (3 BR) and $1,460 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 24739?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 24739 that range is $927 to $1,133 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 24739?
The FY2026 income limits of the Mercer County, WV area apply: median family income $75,900, low-income (80%) limit $60,700 for a family of four.