City

Castine, ME

2 ZIP codes  ·  Hancock County  ·  Maine

👥1,222Population
💰$111,500Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂21.0Median Age
🏠$557,700Median Home Value▲ 100% above avg
🎓81.6%College Grads▲ 111% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.1% Female 36.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.8%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 7.5%Race
White85.8%
Hispanic5.1%
Black1.5%
Asian0.2%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
46%
25–44
8%
45–64
15%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads81.6% ▲ 111% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
HS Graduate23 (5%)
Some College17 (3.7%)
Associates45 (9.8%)
Bachelors42 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree334 (72.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 5%Some College: 3.7%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 72.5%Edu
HS Grad5.0%
Some College3.7%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate72.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
54%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,500 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$557,700 ▲ 100% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,028/mo
Total Housing Units694
Vacant Units392

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
40%
Walked
46%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Castine, ME

Castine is a city in Maine, located in Hancock County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 1,222 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21 years.

Economically, Castine is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,500 is above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Castine is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $557,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,028 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Castine is highly educated. 81.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (85.76%).

Castine, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Castine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04421 1,222 $111,500 $557,700 $1,028 2.1% 81.6% 81.5%

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