City

Princeton, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maine

👥1,934Population
💰$43,173Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$116,400Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 85% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.6%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.2%Race
White60.6%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty27.9% ▲ 179% above avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 85% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate318 (26.6%)
Some College168 (14%)
Associates217 (18.1%)
Bachelors194 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree296 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 14%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad26.6%
Some College14.0%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,173 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$116,400 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units1,319
Vacant Units434

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Princeton, ME

Princeton is a city in Maine, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,934 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Princeton is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,173 is below the national average. Approximately 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly 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 $116,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Princeton is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (60.6%).

Princeton, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Princeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04668 1,934 $43,173 $116,400 $725 9.1% 41.0% 73.3%