Princeton Indiana Map

About Princeton, Indiana

Princeton is a locality in Gibson County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,372. The population density is 588.6 people per km². Princeton is located at 38.3553°N, 87.5675°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47670.

Princeton, Indiana, unfolds across gently rolling terrain, a landscape where broad agricultural fields meet the verdant embrace of mature woodlands. It lies 19.0 miles north of Vanderburgh, IN (from Vanderburgh, IN: bearing 2°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north of Fort Branch. The air, particularly in the humid breath of summer, carries the scent of freshly turned earth and the distant hum of machinery, a constant reminder of the land's bounty. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, possesses a soft, diffused quality, illuminating the varied greens of corn stalks and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon, broken only by the occasional stand of oaks and maples that mark property lines or whisper of older forests. The very shape of the land, a subtle ebb and flow rather than dramatic peaks, lends a sense of quiet permanence to Princeton, as if it has always belonged to this particular sweep of Indiana soil. The history of Princeton is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heartland it inhabits, its founding linked to the fertile bottomlands and the promise of a prosperous future for those who tilled the soil. Once a significant hub for agriculture, its economy has diversified, yet the echoes of its farming past remain strong, evident in the silos that punctuate the skyline and the enduring presence of agricultural businesses. The railroad, a vital artery for transporting goods, played a crucial role in Princeton's development, and its tracks still bisect the town, a tangible link to its commercial heritage. Beyond its agricultural roots, Princeton has also been a place of industry, a testament to the resourcefulness of its people in adapting to changing economic tides, and this spirit of resilience is a defining characteristic of Princeton.

About This Princeton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Princeton, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.355324, -87.567522. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Princeton and Gibson County.

Detailed location data for Princeton includes the ZIP code (47670), telephone area code (812), county seat of Gibson County (Princeton), and school district assignment (North Gibson School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Princeton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.