City

East Millinocket, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥1,545Population
💰$44,306Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$73,900Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Other: 0.8%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate347 (31.8%)
Some College119 (10.9%)
Associates205 (18.8%)
Bachelors174 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree241 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College10.9%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
61%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,306 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$73,900 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units825
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
55%
About East Millinocket, ME

East Millinocket is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,545 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, East Millinocket is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,306 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in East Millinocket is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Millinocket is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in East Millinocket
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04430 1,545 $44,306 $73,900 $625 5.4% 38.0% 77.7%