Princeton
Town in Johnston County, North Carolina
Princeton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, with 1,315 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 151 ft (46 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pine Level, 5.4 miles NW.
- 1,315residents (2020 Census)
- 151 ftelevation · 46 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 1,020 / sq mipopulation density
- 27569ZIP code
About Princeton
Princeton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Princeton had a population of 1,315. Each May the town celebrates Princeton Community Day, a festival dedicated to promoting community involvement and town pride. The town holds municipal elections in November in odd-number years to elect its mayor and town council.
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Living in Princeton
- Median household income
- $45,500
- Median home value
- $215,400
- Median rent
- $690/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Princeton had 1,315 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,315 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,020 per sq mi (394 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Princeton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,315 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.29 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4664° N, 78.1632° W |
| ZIP code | 27569 |
| Official website | myprincetonnc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3753820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Princeton
- Pine Level5.4 mi NW
- Micro7.1 mi N
- Selma8.8 mi NW
- Kenly9.5 mi N
- Pikeville10.1 mi E
- Mar-Mac11.1 mi SE
- Smithfield11.3 mi W
- Fremont11.9 mi NE
- Goldsboro12.4 mi SE
- Wilson's Mills13.9 mi NW
- Brogden14.0 mi SE
- Four Oaks14.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Princeton
What county is Princeton in?
Princeton is in Johnston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Princeton, NC?
1,315 people lived in Princeton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Princeton, NC?
The ZIP code of Princeton is 27569.
What is the elevation of Princeton?
151 feet (46 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Princeton?
Pine Level (5.4 mi), Micro (7.1 mi), Selma (8.8 mi), Kenly (9.5 mi), Pikeville (10.1 mi).
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