City

Princeton, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Missouri

👥2,492Population
💰$55,227Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$91,400Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate685 (45.5%)
Some College235 (15.6%)
Associates141 (9.4%)
Bachelors171 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree273 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad45.5%
Some College15.6%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,227 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$91,400 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$550/mo
Total Housing Units1,238
Vacant Units362

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About Princeton, MO

Princeton is a city in Missouri, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,492 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Princeton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,227 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well 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 $91,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $550 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Princeton is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.05%).

Princeton, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Princeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64673 2,492 $55,227 $91,400 $550 2.1% 29.5% 79.8%