City

Columbia Falls, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maine

👥1,125Population
💰$54,286Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$159,400Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 3.8%Other: 5.1%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic3.8%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.1%)
HS Graduate301 (40.8%)
Some College94 (12.8%)
Associates102 (13.8%)
Bachelors68 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree164 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College12.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,286 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$159,400 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$920/mo
Total Housing Units655
Vacant Units205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
62%
About Columbia Falls, ME

Columbia Falls is a city in Maine, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,125 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Columbia Falls is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,286 is below the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Columbia Falls is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $920 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbia Falls is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Columbia Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04623 1,125 $54,286 $159,400 $920 7.1% 31.5% 82.2%