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Princeton, IN — ZIP 47670

Population: 11,756 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 47670 (Princeton, IN) is $191,886 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,000 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $875/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$191,886

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$191,886
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+14.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+99.8%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$191,886
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$220,000
Median list price
$184,990
Median price per sqft
$135
1-year sale-price change
+24.3%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
40
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$875/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$822/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$828/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,364/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,524/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
Schools include
Princeton Comm Intermediate School, Princeton Comm Primary School, Princeton Community High School, Princeton Community Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination (22.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (26 mi)
National parks include
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Hollingsworth Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GIBSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+35 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,206
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
71.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,174
Average weekly wage
$1,435
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
89

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 47670State medianUS median
Median home value$191,886$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$220,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$875/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,206$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 47670?
$191,886.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 47670?
$220,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 47670?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 47670?
Typical rent: $875/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 47670?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 47670?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 47670?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 47670?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 47670?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 47670?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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