City

Brewer, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥9,654Population
💰$51,490Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$218,100Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓44.0%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.7% Female 56.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0%Other: 2.8%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic1.9%
Black1.1%
Asian0.0%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads44.0% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,880 (27.9%)
Some College826 (12.3%)
Associates1,026 (15.2%)
Bachelors941 (14%)
Graduate Degree2,016 (30%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 30%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College12.3%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate30.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56%Renter: 44%Tenure
Owner56.0%
Renter44.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,490 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$218,100 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$984/mo
Total Housing Units4,565
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Brewer, ME

Brewer is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,654 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Brewer is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,490 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brewer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $984 per month.

The population of Brewer is well-educated. 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brewer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04412 9,654 $51,490 $218,100 $984 2.2% 44.0% 56.0%