Princeton
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Nebraska

Princeton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lancaster County, Nebraska, with 51 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,430 ft (436 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sprague, 4.0 miles NW.
- 51residents (2020 Census)
- 1,430 ftelevation · 436 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 176 / sq mipopulation density
- 68438ZIP code
About Princeton
Princeton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 51 at the 2020 census.
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- Median home value
- $221,600
- Median age
- 50.6
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Princeton had 51 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 51 |
|---|---|
| Density | 176 per sq mi (68 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Princeton at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Lancaster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 51 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,430 ft (436 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5760° N, 96.7060° W |
| ZIP code | 68438 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3140395 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Princeton
- Sprague4.0 mi NW
- Cortland4.8 mi S
- Hallam5.0 mi SW
- Martell5.2 mi NW
- Hickman5.4 mi NE
- Firth6.0 mi SE
- Roca6.2 mi N
- Kramer8.8 mi W
- Panama10.4 mi E
- Clatonia10.8 mi SW
- Cheney11.9 mi NE
- Bennet12.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Princeton
What county is Princeton in?
Princeton is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Princeton, NE?
51 people lived in Princeton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Princeton, NE?
The ZIP code of Princeton is 68438.
What is the elevation of Princeton?
1,430 feet (436 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Princeton?
Sprague (4.0 mi), Cortland (4.8 mi), Hallam (5.0 mi), Martell (5.2 mi), Hickman (5.4 mi).
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