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Princeton, NC
Town in Johnston County, North Carolina.
Population
1,658
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,424
ZIP codes
0
Princeton and its ZIP codes
Princeton at a glance
- Princeton is about 6.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,500, 37% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,400 (25% below North Carolina) and median rent is $690 a month.
Local data for Princeton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Princeton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,500
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$215,400
Median rent
$690/mo
Homeownership
49.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (347), Irish Americans (190), German Americans (76).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnston County. PPP loans are for Princeton.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,109
65,551 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,335
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,730 per person
How people get to work
Princeton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.9%
- Carpooled1.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Princeton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
761
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
489
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 32°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Princeton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Princeton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pine LevelTown | 5.5 mi | 1.8 |
| MicroTown | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| SelmaTown | 8.5 mi | 5.4 |
| KenlyTown | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| PikevilleTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Mar-MacCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| SmithfieldTown | 11 mi | 12.7 |
| GoldsboroCity | 11 mi | 28.6 |
| FremontTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| BrogdenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Wilson's MillsTown | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| Four OaksTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| LucamaTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| DudleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| ElroyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Princeton, NC in?
- Princeton is in Johnston County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Princeton, NC?
- About 1,658 people live in Princeton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Princeton?
- Nearby places include Pine Level (5.5 mi), Micro (7 mi), Selma (8.5 mi), Kenly (9.1 mi), Pikeville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023