City

Brooks, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Waldo County  ·  Maine

👥1,716Population
💰$63,355Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$192,900Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 6.3%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate416 (33.2%)
Some College215 (17.2%)
Associates145 (11.6%)
Bachelors94 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree377 (30.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 30.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College17.2%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate30.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,355 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$192,900 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$958/mo
Total Housing Units930
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
58%
About Brooks, ME

Brooks is a city in Maine, located in Waldo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,716 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Brooks is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,355 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Brooks is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $958 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brooks is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brooks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04921 1,716 $63,355 $192,900 $958 5.6% 37.6% 74.5%