City

Cherryfield, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maine

👥1,043Population
💰$43,000Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂56.6Median Age
🏠$153,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 8.6%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.8%
Asian0.2%
Other8.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
38%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty24.8% ▲ 148% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (1%)
HS Graduate273 (37.9%)
Some College130 (18%)
Associates63 (8.7%)
Bachelors77 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree171 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 18%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College18.0%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,000 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$153,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$398/mo
Total Housing Units1,185
Vacant Units707

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Cherryfield, ME

Cherryfield is a city in Maine, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,043 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.6 years.

Economically, Cherryfield is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,000 is below the national average. Approximately 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cherryfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $398 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cherryfield is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cherryfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04622 1,043 $43,000 $153,200 $398 3.7% 34.4% 74.1%