Princeton, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64673
Mercer County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,492
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,364
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Princeton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64673 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 64673 covers 623.0 square miles in Princeton, Mercer County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,492 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64673 reports a modest median household income of $61,364 (8% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,619. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $101,600 (47% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $575; owner occupancy is 80.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Mercer County, so 64673 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 64673
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Princeton, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64673.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64673, Princeton, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,492
Population
623.0
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64673?
39.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
3.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,364
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$26,619
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 64673 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Princeton, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,364 49th percentile higher than 49% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,238housing units
1,238
Total Housing Units
888
Occupied Units
350
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,600
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$575
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 64673, employing approximately 298 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,514,000.
57
Businesses
298
Employees
$11.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 21.1% |
| Construction | 10 | 17.5% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 14.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 64673 vs 64679 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64679 | Spickard, MO | 805 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 64673, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,492 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 64673 in?
ZIP code 64673 (Princeton) is located in Mercer County, Missouri. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64673?
ZIP code 64673 in Princeton, MO has a population of 2,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64673?
The median household income in ZIP 64673 is $61,364, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64673?
The median home value in ZIP 64673 is $101,600, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64673?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64673 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64673?
ZIP code 64673 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 298 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64673?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64673 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Construction (10), Retail trade (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64673?
In ZIP code 64673, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 64673?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 64673 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64673?
In ZIP code 64673, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64673?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64673 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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