City

Canaan, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Maine

👥2,082Population
💰$55,443Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂48.4Median Age
🏠$151,500Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓37.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Black: 1.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White92.3%
Black1.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (2.4%)
HS Graduate511 (36.5%)
Some College129 (9.2%)
Associates195 (13.9%)
Bachelors228 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree302 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College9.2%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,443 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$151,500 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$994/mo
Total Housing Units1,053
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Canaan, ME

Canaan is a city in Maine, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,082 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.4 years.

Economically, Canaan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,443 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Canaan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $994 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canaan is moderately educated. 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Canaan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04924 2,082 $55,443 $151,500 $994 4.0% 37.9% 84.3%