City

Carmel, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥2,901Population
💰$89,615Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$234,600Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 5.2%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.6%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
HS Graduate693 (33.8%)
Some College218 (10.6%)
Associates311 (15.2%)
Bachelors417 (20.3%)
Graduate Degree413 (20.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 20.3%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
HS Grad33.8%
Some College10.6%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors20.3%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,615 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$234,600 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,173/mo
Total Housing Units1,318
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
57%
About Carmel, ME

Carmel is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,901 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Carmel is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,615 is above the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carmel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $234,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,173 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carmel is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.66%).

Carmel, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Carmel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04419 2,901 $89,615 $234,600 $1,173 3.2% 40.5% 85.3%