State

Maine ZIP Codes & Demographics

485 ZIP codes  ·  16 counties  ·  20+ cities

👥1,377,327Total Population
💰$75,636Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$291,378Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.6%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 2.1%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Black2.1%
Asian1.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads46.6% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma6,493 (0.7%)
HS Graduate272,124 (28.3%)
Some College109,962 (11.4%)
Associates124,641 (13%)
Bachelors105,576 (11%)
Graduate Degree342,837 (35.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 35.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College11.4%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate35.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,636 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$291,378 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,127/mo
Total Housing Units745,967
Vacant Units156,920

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Maine ZIP Codes

Maine contains 485 ZIP codes across 16 counties. With an estimated population of 1,377,327 residents and a median age of 44.66 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.

Economically, Maine is broadly a middle-income state. The median household income of $75,635 is near the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Maine has a mid-range housing market overall, with a median home value of $291,378 — near the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $1,126. Homeownership stands at 74.5% statewide.

The population of Maine is primarily White (90.64%). Residents are broadly well-educated — 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

The 485 ZIP codes across Maine vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 16 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.

Looking for ZIP code data in Maine? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Largest Cities in Maine
CityZIPsPopulationAvg Income
Portland 9 67,663 $77,013
Bangor 2 44,418 $66,136
Lewiston 3 37,886 $56,558
Waterville 2 27,431 $54,122
South Portland 2 26,966 $83,744
Augusta 5 26,517 $55,158
Biddeford 2 24,698 $71,268
Auburn 3 24,294 $66,552
Scarborough 2 22,527 $125,642
Brunswick 1 22,081 $74,102
Saco 1 20,636 $84,328
Westbrook 2 20,484 $85,868
Windham 1 19,041 $98,946
Gorham 1 18,192 $110,181
Sanford 1 17,385 $69,135
Ellsworth 1 14,695 $72,083
Falmouth 1 12,557 $131,833
Gardiner 1 12,363 $68,844
Orono 2 11,693 $58,893
Kennebunk 1 11,692 $101,204
Counties in Maine
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.College
Cumberland County 52 306,413 $94,796 $451,554 3.2% 58.4%
York County 42 214,731 $91,158 $399,248 3.6% 48.5%
Penobscot County 47 155,760 $60,665 $160,490 5.3% 35.9%
Kennebec County 34 125,584 $72,987 $233,941 2.8% 43.7%
Androscoggin County 24 112,323 $75,347 $233,450 3.6% 37.7%
Aroostook County 44 66,804 $53,940 $136,258 4.4% 31.3%
Oxford County 32 58,919 $59,950 $194,914 4.2% 36.2%
Hancock County 43 54,381 $72,854 $324,864 2.8% 49.5%
Somerset County 26 50,624 $59,321 $184,354 3.6% 41.2%
Knox County 20 40,860 $82,868 $365,805 2.4% 50.2%
Waldo County 20 40,036 $69,633 $223,383 5.2% 41.6%
Sagadahoc County 9 37,093 $87,446 $309,475 4.1% 50.9%
Lincoln County 28 35,840 $81,995 $374,395 3.3% 56.0%
Washington County 32 31,623 $54,190 $152,230 5.7% 35.3%
Franklin County 20 29,408 $56,384 $203,450 12.0% 44.8%
Piscataquis County 12 16,928 $54,896 $165,958 7.0% 32.3%