Princeton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Princeton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 3,495 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,175 ft (358 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sterling, 5.2 miles E.
- 3,495residents (2020 Census)
- 1,175 ftelevation · 358 m
- 35.4 sq miland area · 91.8 km²
- 99 / sq mipopulation density
- 01541ZIP code
About Princeton
Princeton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It is bordered on the east by Sterling and Leominster, on the north by Westminster, on the northwest by Hubbardston, on the southwest by Rutland, and on the southeast by Holden. The preeminent landmark within Princeton is Mount Wachusett, which straddles the line between Princeton and Westminster but the entrance to which is within Princeton. According to tradition, in 1675, Mary Rowlandson was ransomed upon Redemption Rock, now within the town of Princeton, by King Philip. The population was 3,495 at the 2020 census. Princeton is a rural exurb, serving as a bedroom commuter town for nearby cities such as Worcester, Gardner, and Boston.
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Living in Princeton
- Median household income
- $158,750
- Median home value
- $520,500
- Median rent
- $897/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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Princeton had 3,495 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,495 |
|---|---|
| Density | 99 per sq mi (38 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Princeton at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,495 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.43 sq mi (91.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4541° N, 71.8775° W |
| ZIP code | 01541 |
| Official website | town.princeton.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502755395 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Princeton
- Sterling5.2 mi E
- Rutland6.5 mi SW
- Holden6.8 mi S
- Hubbardston7.0 mi NW
- Westminster7.0 mi N
- Leominster7.1 mi NE
- West Boylston7.5 mi SE
- South Lancaster9.2 mi E
- Clinton10.0 mi E
- Paxton10.4 mi S
- Lancaster10.5 mi E
- Gardner10.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Princeton
What county is Princeton in?
Princeton is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Princeton, MA?
3,495 people lived in Princeton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Princeton, MA?
The ZIP code of Princeton is 01541.
What is the elevation of Princeton?
1,175 feet (358 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Princeton?
Sterling (5.2 mi), Rutland (6.5 mi), Holden (6.8 mi), Hubbardston (7.0 mi), Westminster (7.0 mi).
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