City

Cushing, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Maine

👥1,407Population
💰$68,345Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂54.2Median Age
🏠$370,800Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.3% Female 42.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.1%Other: 4.6%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.1%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
16%
45–64
36%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.1%)
HS Graduate334 (32.9%)
Some College85 (8.4%)
Associates151 (14.9%)
Bachelors88 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree346 (34.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 34.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College8.4%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate34.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,345 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$370,800 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,418/mo
Total Housing Units992
Vacant Units293

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Cushing, ME

Cushing is a city in Maine, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,407 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.2 years.

Economically, Cushing is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,345 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cushing is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $370,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,418 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cushing is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cushing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04563 1,407 $68,345 $370,800 $1,418 3.3% 42.8% 84.0%