City

Charleston, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥1,189Population
💰$75,795Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$222,600Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.7%
Asian0.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
41%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate348 (41.8%)
Some College145 (17.4%)
Associates117 (14%)
Bachelors100 (12%)
Graduate Degree121 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College17.4%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.9%Renter: 7.1%Tenure
Owner92.9%
Renter7.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,795 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$222,600 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units545
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
66%
About Charleston, ME

Charleston is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,189 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Charleston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,795 is near the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Charleston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Charleston is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Charleston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04422 1,189 $75,795 $222,600 1.7% 26.5% 92.9%