Princeton
City in Collin County, Texas
Princeton is a city in Collin County, Texas, with 17,027 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 574 ft (175 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lowry Crossing, 2.3 miles SW.
- 17,027residents (2020 Census)
- 574 ftelevation · 175 m
- 14.5 sq miland area · 37.4 km²
- 1,178 / sq mipopulation density
- 75407ZIP code
About Princeton
Princeton is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. The population was 17,027 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 43,524 in 2025. Princeton, Texas, as of 2025, is currently the fastest-growing city in the United States. Its population surged by 30% in just one year, making it the fastest-growing city or town in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Living in Princeton
- Median household income
- $105,200
- Median home value
- $331,000
- Median rent
- $2,239/mo
- Median age
- 32.4
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Princeton had 17,027 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,027 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,178 per sq mi (455 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Princeton at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Collin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,027 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.45 sq mi (37.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1845° N, 96.5094° W |
| ZIP code | 75407 |
| Official website | princetontx.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4859576 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Princeton
- Lowry Crossing2.3 mi SW
- New Hope3.4 mi NW
- Fairview7.0 mi SW
- Lucas7.1 mi SW
- Melissa7.7 mi N
- Seis Lagos8.6 mi SW
- Farmersville8.8 mi E
- McKinney9.0 mi W
- St. Paul9.8 mi S
- Blue Ridge10.1 mi NE
- Wylie10.8 mi S
- Parker10.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Princeton
What county is Princeton in?
Princeton is in Collin County, Texas.
What is the population of Princeton, TX?
17,027 people lived in Princeton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Princeton, TX?
The ZIP code of Princeton is 75407.
What is the elevation of Princeton?
574 feet (175 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Princeton?
Lowry Crossing (2.3 mi), New Hope (3.4 mi), Fairview (7.0 mi), Lucas (7.1 mi), Melissa (7.7 mi).
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