City

Deer Isle, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Maine

👥1,883Population
💰$60,536Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂56.4Median Age
🏠$266,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.4%Other: 1%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.4%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty20.5% ▲ 105% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate624 (46.3%)
Some College117 (8.7%)
Associates118 (8.7%)
Bachelors86 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree399 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 46.3%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad46.3%
Some College8.7%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,536 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$266,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,179/mo
Total Housing Units1,539
Vacant Units713

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Deer Isle, ME

Deer Isle is a city in Maine, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,883 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.4 years.

Economically, Deer Isle is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,536 is below the national average. Approximately 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Deer Isle is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $266,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,179 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deer Isle is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Deer Isle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04627 1,883 $60,536 $266,100 $1,179 2.2% 36.0% 84.4%