City

Princeton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnston County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,396Population
💰$73,507Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$194,000Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.9%Hispanic: 14.3%Black: 6.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White76.9%
Hispanic14.3%
Black6.4%
Asian0.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma58 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,270 (25.8%)
Some College791 (16.1%)
Associates1,216 (24.7%)
Bachelors436 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree1,155 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 24.7%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College16.1%
Associates24.7%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,507 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$194,000 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$967/mo
Total Housing Units3,559
Vacant Units375

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Princeton, NC

Princeton is a city in North Carolina, located in Johnston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,396 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Princeton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,507 is near the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Princeton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $967 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Princeton is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.94%).

Princeton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Princeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27569 8,396 $73,507 $194,000 $967 2.9% 32.3% 68.1%