City

Princeton, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Green Lake County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,742Population
💰$65,650Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$180,300Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 1.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.7%)
HS Graduate844 (43.3%)
Some College270 (13.8%)
Associates277 (14.2%)
Bachelors202 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree345 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College13.8%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,650 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$180,300 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units1,661
Vacant Units473

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Princeton, WI

Princeton is a city in Wisconsin, located in Green Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,742 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Princeton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,650 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Princeton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Princeton is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.48%).

Princeton, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Princeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54968 2,742 $65,650 $180,300 $770 4.2% 28.0% 80.1%