City

Princeton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Caldwell County  ·  Kentucky

👥10,371Population
💰$54,024Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$111,400Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 5.9%Other: 2.9%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic2.9%
Black5.9%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,554 (39.2%)
Some College1,299 (19.9%)
Associates835 (12.8%)
Bachelors580 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree1,225 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College19.9%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,024 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$111,400 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$724/mo
Total Housing Units4,913
Vacant Units565

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Princeton, KY

Princeton is a city in Kentucky, located in Caldwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,371 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Princeton is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,024 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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 $111,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $724 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Princeton is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88%).

Princeton, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Princeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42445 10,371 $54,024 $111,400 $724 3.4% 27.7% 67.3%