City

Chebeague Island, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Cumberland County  ·  Maine

👥568Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂60.4Median Age
🏠$509,900Median Home Value▲ 83% above avg
🎓66.0%College Grads▲ 70% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Asian: 8.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White89.3%
Asian8.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
12%
45–64
17%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.88
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads66.0% ▲ 70% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
HS Graduate89 (22.9%)
Some College6 (1.5%)
Associates37 (9.5%)
Bachelors37 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree219 (56.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.9%Some College: 1.5%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 56.4%Edu
HS Grad22.9%
Some College1.5%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate56.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.0%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
50%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$509,900 ▲ 83% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,115/mo
Total Housing Units614
Vacant Units314

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
68%
About Chebeague Island, ME

Chebeague Island is a city in Maine, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 568 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.4 years.

Economically, Chebeague Island is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chebeague Island is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $509,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,115 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chebeague Island is highly educated. 66.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chebeague Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04017 568 $63,750 $509,900 $2,115 0.8% 66.0% 67.0%