City

Princeton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bureau County  ·  Illinois

👥10,739Population
💰$63,952Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$146,800Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.7%Other: 4%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.7%
Asian1.7%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,323 (31.1%)
Some College1,038 (13.9%)
Associates1,050 (14.1%)
Bachelors863 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree2,157 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College13.9%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,952 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$146,800 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$751/mo
Total Housing Units5,120
Vacant Units490

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Princeton, IL

Princeton is a city in Illinois, located in Bureau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,739 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Princeton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,952 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above 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 $146,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $751 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Princeton is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.11%).

Princeton, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Princeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61356 10,739 $63,952 $146,800 $751 6.8% 40.5% 75.9%