City

Ashland, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Aroostook County  ·  Maine

👥1,535Population
💰$48,854Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$120,400Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 3.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic3.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate370 (32.5%)
Some College273 (24%)
Associates146 (12.8%)
Bachelors178 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree169 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 24%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College24.0%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.5%Renter: 29.5%Tenure
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,854 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$120,400 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units988
Vacant Units255

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Ashland, ME

Ashland is a city in Maine, located in Aroostook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,535 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Ashland is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,854 is below the national average. Approximately 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ashland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 70.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashland is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ashland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04732 1,535 $48,854 $120,400 0.3% 30.5% 70.5%