City

Burlington, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥386Population
💰$42,778Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂59.4Median Age
🏠$92,900Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.9% Female 59.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.2%Asian: 0.8%Race
White99.2%
Asian0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
1%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty23.6% ▲ 136% above avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
HS Graduate107 (38.2%)
Some College43 (15.4%)
Associates40 (14.3%)
Bachelors16 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree74 (26.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
HS Grad38.2%
Some College15.4%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.5%Renter: 5.5%Tenure
Owner94.5%
Renter5.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,778 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$92,900 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units461
Vacant Units261

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
65%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Burlington, ME

Burlington is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 386 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.4 years.

Economically, Burlington is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,778 is below the national average. Approximately 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Burlington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burlington is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04417 386 $42,778 $92,900 9.1% 32.1% 94.5%