City

Acton, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  York County  ·  Maine

👥2,695Population
💰$75,652Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.7Median Age
🏠$303,200Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Other: 12.7%Race
White86.7%
Other12.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate644 (30.3%)
Some College238 (11.2%)
Associates350 (16.5%)
Bachelors320 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree570 (26.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
HS Grad30.3%
Some College11.2%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.9%Renter: 4.1%Tenure
Owner95.9%
Renter4.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,652 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$303,200 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units2,321
Vacant Units1,245

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Acton, ME

Acton is a city in Maine, located in York County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,695 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.7 years.

Economically, Acton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,652 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Acton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $303,200, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Acton is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.72%).

Acton, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Acton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04001 2,695 $75,652 $303,200 3.2% 41.9% 95.9%