City

Dexter, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥4,216Population
💰$53,537Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$159,200Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.3%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.9%
Asian0.1%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty20.5% ▲ 105% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,278 (43.4%)
Some College295 (10%)
Associates419 (14.2%)
Bachelors413 (14%)
Graduate Degree501 (17%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 10%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College10.0%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,537 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$159,200 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$891/mo
Total Housing Units2,463
Vacant Units438

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Dexter, ME

Dexter is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,216 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Dexter is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,537 is below the national average. Approximately 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dexter is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $891 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dexter is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dexter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04930 4,216 $53,537 $159,200 $891 2.8% 31.0% 71.5%