City

Bucksport, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Maine

👥5,503Population
💰$62,913Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$237,700Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 3.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.3%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian0.7%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,111 (29.4%)
Some College471 (12.5%)
Associates691 (18.3%)
Bachelors601 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree887 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College12.5%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,913 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$237,700 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units2,773
Vacant Units350

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
50%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Bucksport, ME

Bucksport is a city in Maine, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,503 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Bucksport is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,913 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bucksport is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $237,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bucksport is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bucksport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04416 5,503 $62,913 $237,700 $833 4.6% 39.4% 73.8%