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Princeton, TX
City in Collin County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75407.
Population
25,229
Land area
14.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,787
ZIP codes
1
Princeton and its ZIP codes
Princeton at a glance
- Princeton is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 130th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $105,200, 34% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $331,000 (17% above Texas) and median rent is $2,239 a month.
Local data for Princeton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Princeton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,200
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$331,000
Median rent
$2,239/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
28.6%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
32.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,697), German Americans (1,519), Irish Americans (1,231).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Collin County. PPP loans are for Princeton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,910
562,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$89,488
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.26B
FY 2026, $5,882 per person
How people get to work
Princeton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Princeton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,267
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,451
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Princeton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Princeton
1 in or overlapping Princeton. Population shown
Cities near Princeton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lowry CrossingCity | 1.7 mi | 2.6 |
| New HopeTown | 2.4 mi | 1.4 |
| FairviewTown | 6 mi | 8.9 |
| MelissaCity | 6.8 mi | 11.5 |
| LucasCity | 7.3 mi | 15.6 |
| McKinneyCity | 8.3 mi | 68.4 |
| Seis LagosCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| FarmersvilleCity | 9.8 mi | 4.1 |
| AllenCity | 10 mi | 26.4 |
| St. PaulTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| AnnaCity | 11 mi | 17.9 |
| ParkerCity | 11 mi | 8.5 |
| WylieCity | 11 mi | 21.2 |
| WestminsterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| WestonCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| LavonCity | 13 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Princeton, TX in?
- Princeton is in Collin County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Princeton, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Princeton include 75407.
- What is the population of Princeton, TX?
- About 25,229 people live in Princeton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Princeton?
- Nearby places include Lowry Crossing (1.7 mi), New Hope (2.4 mi), Fairview (6 mi), Melissa (6.8 mi), Lucas (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023