City

Princeton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Mille Lacs County  ·  Minnesota

👥17,376Population
💰$89,674Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$299,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.9%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.6%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,867 (33.5%)
Some College1,650 (14.3%)
Associates2,021 (17.5%)
Bachelors1,783 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree2,200 (19%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College14.3%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,674 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$299,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$946/mo
Total Housing Units6,838
Vacant Units385

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Princeton, MN

Princeton is a city in Minnesota, located in Mille Lacs County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,376 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Princeton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,674 is above the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Princeton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $299,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $946 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Princeton is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.6%).

Princeton, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Princeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55371 17,376 $89,674 $299,100 $946 2.6% 34.5% 82.8%