City

Princeton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Iowa

👥1,260Population
💰$84,519Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$275,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 8.3%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic0.6%
Other8.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate267 (29.5%)
Some College123 (13.6%)
Associates157 (17.4%)
Bachelors127 (14%)
Graduate Degree230 (25.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
HS Grad29.5%
Some College13.6%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,519 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$275,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$857/mo
Total Housing Units604
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Princeton, IA

Princeton is a city in Iowa, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,260 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Princeton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,519 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Princeton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $857 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Princeton is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.11%).

Princeton, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Princeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52768 1,260 $84,519 $275,800 $857 3.0% 39.5% 85.1%