City

Princeton, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥3,500Population
💰$150,577Median HH Income▲ 97% above avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$496,400Median Home Value▲ 78% above avg
🎓71.0%College Grads▲ 83% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.1%Other: 4.2%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.1%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads71.0% ▲ 83% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate317 (12.7%)
Some College161 (6.4%)
Associates238 (9.5%)
Bachelors243 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree1,530 (61.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 12.7%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 61.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad12.7%
Some College6.4%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate61.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.3%Renter: 4.7%Tenure
Owner95.3%
Renter4.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
49%

Financials

Median HH Income$150,577 ▲ 97% above avg
Median Home Value$496,400 ▲ 78% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$921/mo
Total Housing Units1,409
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Princeton, MA

Princeton is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,500 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Princeton is a affluent community. The median household income of $150,577 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Princeton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $496,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $921 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Princeton is highly educated. 71.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.91%).

Princeton, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Princeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01541 3,500 $150,577 $496,400 $921 1.3% 71.0% 95.3%