City

Cornish, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  York County  ·  Maine

👥1,948Population
💰$69,068Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$244,300Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 17.4%Race
White82.3%
Asian0.2%
Other17.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
32%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
HS Graduate525 (37.1%)
Some College140 (9.9%)
Associates182 (12.9%)
Bachelors271 (19.1%)
Graduate Degree298 (21%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 19.1%Graduate: 21%Edu
HS Grad37.1%
Some College9.9%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors19.1%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,068 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$244,300 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,194/mo
Total Housing Units876
Vacant Units121

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Cornish, ME

Cornish is a city in Maine, located in York County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,948 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Cornish is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,068 is near the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cornish is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,194 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cornish is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cornish
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04020 1,948 $69,068 $244,300 $1,194 2.6% 40.2% 83.1%