City

Princeton, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Gibson County  ·  Indiana

👥11,638Population
💰$65,873Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$140,400Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.2%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 5.3%Asian: 1%Other: 3.6%Race
White85.2%
Hispanic4.2%
Black5.3%
Asian1.0%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,199 (44.5%)
Some College1,053 (14.7%)
Associates951 (13.2%)
Bachelors927 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree1,001 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad44.5%
Some College14.7%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,873 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$140,400 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$959/mo
Total Housing Units5,440
Vacant Units745

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Princeton, IN

Princeton is a city in Indiana, located in Gibson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,638 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Princeton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,873 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below 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 $140,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $959 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Princeton is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.16%).

Princeton, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Princeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47670 11,638 $65,873 $140,400 $959 4.0% 26.8% 68.2%