City

Princeton, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Alabama

👥217Population
💰$79,479Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$82,300Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓13.8%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
📊13.7%Unemployment▲ 181% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Other: 3.2%Race
White96.8%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
47%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads13.8% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment13.7% ▲ 181% above avg
HS Graduate108 (74.5%)
Some College6 (4.1%)
Associates11 (7.6%)
Bachelors4 (2.8%)
Graduate Degree16 (11%)

Education

HS Grad: 74.5%Some College: 4.1%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 2.8%Graduate: 11%Edu
HS Grad74.5%
Some College4.1%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors2.8%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.8%Renter: 43.2%Tenure
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
59%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,479 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$82,300 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units107
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
36%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
50%
About Princeton, AL

Princeton is a city in Alabama, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 217 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.6 years.

Economically, Princeton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,479 is near the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Princeton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,300, which is well below the national average.

The population of Princeton is less-educated. 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.77%).

Princeton, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Princeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35766 217 $79,479 $82,300 13.7% 13.8% 56.8%