City

Princeton, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Latah County  ·  Idaho

👥1,496Population
💰$62,450Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$325,700Median Home Value▲ 17% above avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 10.4%Black: 0.4%Other: 0.3%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic10.4%
Black0.4%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
31%
18–24
1%
25–44
17%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.20
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
HS Graduate223 (25.9%)
Some College158 (18.4%)
Associates182 (21.1%)
Bachelors98 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree200 (23.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
HS Grad25.9%
Some College18.4%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.9%Renter: 1.1%Tenure
Owner98.9%
Renter1.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,450 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$325,700 ▲ 17% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units467

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Princeton, ID

Princeton is a city in Idaho, located in Latah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,496 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Princeton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,450 is below the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Princeton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $325,700, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Princeton is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.9%).

Princeton, ID offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Idaho.

ZIP Codes in Princeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83857 1,496 $62,450 $325,700 5.5% 34.6% 98.9%