City

Alfred, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  York County  ·  Maine

👥7,695Population
💰$77,853Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$321,100Median Home Value▲ 15% above avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.9%
Black0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
38%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
HS Graduate2,419 (41.7%)
Some College679 (11.7%)
Associates676 (11.7%)
Bachelors678 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,350 (23.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
HS Grad41.7%
Some College11.7%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,853 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$321,100 ▲ 15% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$784/mo
Total Housing Units3,684
Vacant Units561

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Alfred, ME

Alfred is a city in Maine, located in York County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,695 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Alfred is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,853 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alfred is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $321,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $784 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alfred is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.92%).

Alfred, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Alfred
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04002 7,695 $77,853 $321,100 $784 4.1% 35.0% 89.4%