City

Danforth, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maine

👥1,065Population
💰$42,313Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$109,800Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊12.1%Unemployment▲ 148% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White98.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
34%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment12.1% ▲ 148% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate416 (50.4%)
Some College79 (9.6%)
Associates139 (16.8%)
Bachelors62 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree127 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 50.4%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad50.4%
Some College9.6%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,313 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$109,800 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$540/mo
Total Housing Units1,006
Vacant Units506

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
65%
About Danforth, ME

Danforth is a city in Maine, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,065 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Danforth is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,313 is below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Danforth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $540 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Danforth is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Danforth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04424 1,065 $42,313 $109,800 $540 12.1% 22.9% 84.8%