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Princeton, IN
City in Gibson County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47670.
Population
8,372
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,529
ZIP codes
1
Princeton and its ZIP codes
Princeton at a glance
- Princeton is about 8 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 92nd most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $57,618 a year, 20% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,700 (41% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,022 a month.
Local data for Princeton, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Princeton, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,618
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$128,700
Median rent
$1,022/mo
Homeownership
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,434), Irish Americans (922), Mexican Americans (489).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gibson County. PPP loans are for Princeton.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,649
21,549 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,627
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$224M
FY 2026, $6,786 per person
PPP loans
$23.29M
244 loans, 3,323 jobs reported
How people get to work
Princeton, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Princeton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,011
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
26
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Princeton, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Princeton
1 in or overlapping Princeton. Population shown
Cities near Princeton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PatokaTown | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Fort BranchTown | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| FranciscoTown | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| OwensvilleTown | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| HazletonTown | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| HaubstadtTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| JohnsonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| Mount Carmel, ILCity | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| DeckerTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| SomervilleTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BuckskinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| MackeyTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Oakland CityCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| CynthianaTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Allendale, ILVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ElberfeldTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Princeton, IN in?
- Princeton is in Gibson County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Princeton, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Princeton include 47670.
- What is the population of Princeton, IN?
- About 8,372 people live in Princeton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Princeton?
- Nearby places include Patoka (3.3 mi), Fort Branch (7.2 mi), Francisco (7.7 mi), Owensville (8 mi), Hazleton (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023