Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.8% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,048 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 43,126 (28%) |
| Some College | 16,485 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 20,500 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 18,948 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 53,681 (34.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,839 ▲ 11% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $373,252 ▲ 34% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,279/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 113,853 |
| Vacant Units | 23,603 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
York County is located in Maine and encompasses 42 ZIP codes spanning 41 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 214,731 residents. With a median age of 45.43, it is a mature county.
York County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $84,838 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in York County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $373,252 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,279. Homeownership rates are high at 76.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of York County are primarily White (90.76%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
York County, ME is a middle-income area in Maine. The 42 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04001 | Acton | 2,695 | $75,652 | $303,200 | — | 3.2% | 41.9% |
| 04002 | Alfred | 7,695 | $77,853 | $321,100 | $784 | 4.1% | 35.0% |
| 03901 | Berwick | 8,094 | $77,790 | $331,300 | $1,237 | 3.5% | 46.5% |
| 04005 | Biddeford | 24,698 | $71,268 | $351,700 | $1,186 | 2.8% | 41.6% |
| 04006 | Biddeford Pool | 72 | $250,001 | $1,141,700 | — | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 04093 | Buxton | 8,451 | $85,208 | $315,500 | $1,413 | 2.0% | 44.7% |
| 03902 | Cape Neddick | 2,530 | $131,538 | $527,400 | $1,883 | 5.7% | 58.3% |
| 04020 | Cornish | 1,948 | $69,068 | $244,300 | $1,194 | 2.6% | 40.2% |
| 04030 | East Waterboro | 2,795 | $69,709 | $326,700 | $1,321 | 1.2% | 39.8% |
| 03903 | Eliot | 6,978 | $100,472 | $465,100 | $1,837 | 3.9% | 54.2% |
| 04042 | Hollis Center | 4,824 | $81,250 | $306,900 | $1,142 | 1.9% | 42.9% |
| 04043 | Kennebunk | 11,692 | $101,204 | $460,600 | $1,405 | 5.8% | 55.9% |
| 04046 | Kennebunkport | 8,035 | $99,861 | $559,900 | $1,250 | 4.4% | 51.2% |
| 03904 | Kittery | 8,310 | $74,551 | $415,700 | $1,458 | 3.8% | 50.5% |
| 03905 | Kittery Point | 1,970 | $138,519 | $485,400 | $1,816 | 4.3% | 72.7% |
| 04027 | Lebanon | 6,569 | $97,257 | $310,000 | $1,237 | 4.0% | 36.8% |
| 04048 | Limerick | 3,315 | $90,125 | $264,200 | $1,153 | 6.3% | 43.5% |
| 04049 | Limington | 3,971 | $78,558 | $264,800 | $1,108 | 0.6% | 36.4% |
| 03906 | North Berwick | 5,275 | $95,762 | $385,600 | $1,019 | 3.9% | 41.7% |
| 04061 | North Waterboro | 3,105 | $83,299 | $223,500 | — | 2.0% | 34.7% |
| 04063 | Ocean Park | 565 | $60,594 | $435,000 | $558 | 17.4% | 74.8% |
| 03907 | Ogunquit | 1,264 | $104,250 | $799,200 | $1,736 | 0.5% | 73.8% |
| 04064 | Old Orchard Beach | 8,585 | $66,689 | $312,700 | $1,142 | 5.8% | 55.5% |
| 04047 | Parsonsfield | 1,704 | $61,250 | $251,800 | $1,051 | 3.0% | 33.9% |
| 04072 | Saco | 20,636 | $84,328 | $370,300 | $1,268 | 1.7% | 52.6% |
| 04073 | Sanford | 17,385 | $69,135 | $259,500 | $1,145 | 3.2% | 35.3% |
| 04076 | Shapleigh | 2,954 | $87,560 | $324,100 | $1,284 | 1.7% | 39.4% |
| 03908 | South Berwick | 7,384 | $97,927 | $385,000 | $1,535 | 6.2% | 55.1% |
| 04083 | Springvale | 4,710 | $81,299 | $249,300 | $1,210 | 3.7% | 46.7% |
| 04087 | Waterboro | 2,122 | $96,268 | $236,200 | $1,214 | 5.5% | 32.4% |
| 04090 | Wells | 11,544 | $83,900 | $445,800 | $1,313 | 3.5% | 52.0% |
| 04095 | West Newfield | 1,382 | $57,188 | $289,300 | — | 3.9% | 27.7% |
| 03909 | York | 11,021 | $108,889 | $589,400 | $1,438 | 3.1% | 58.2% |