Princeton
City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Princeton is a city in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, with 4,819 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 981 ft (299 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Baldwin, 4.0 miles SE.
- 4,819residents (2020 Census)
- 981 ftelevation · 299 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.1 km²
- 952 / sq mipopulation density
- 55371ZIP code
About Princeton
Princeton is a city in Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota, at the junction of the Rum River and its West Branch. It is 50 miles (80 km) north of Minneapolis and 30 miles (48 km) east of St. Cloud, at the intersection of Highways 169 and 95. The population was 4,819 at the 2020 census and an estimated 5,311 in 2022. A majority of its residents live in Mille Lacs County.
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Living in Princeton
- Median household income
- $62,219
- Median home value
- $218,700
- Median rent
- $991/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Princeton had 4,819 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,819 |
|---|---|
| Density | 952 per sq mi (368 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Princeton at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Mille Lacs County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,819 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.06 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5682° N, 93.5903° W |
| ZIP code | 55371 |
| Official website | princetonmn.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2752522 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Princeton
- Baldwin4.0 mi SE
- Zimmerman8.8 mi S
- Pease9.6 mi N
- Foreston12.4 mi NW
- Milaca13.4 mi N
- Bock15.0 mi N
- St. Francis15.3 mi SE
- Ronneby15.3 mi NW
- Elk River16.3 mi S
- Foley16.8 mi NW
- Big Lake17.3 mi SW
- Nowthen17.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Princeton
What county is Princeton in?
Princeton is in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Princeton, MN?
4,819 people lived in Princeton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Princeton, MN?
The ZIP code of Princeton is 55371.
What is the elevation of Princeton?
981 feet (299 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Princeton?
Baldwin (4.0 mi), Zimmerman (8.8 mi), Pease (9.6 mi), Foreston (12.4 mi), Milaca (13.4 mi).
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