City

Ellsworth, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Maine

👥14,695Population
💰$72,083Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$230,900Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓49.5%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 2%Black: 1%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.1%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic2.0%
Black1.0%
Asian1.4%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads49.5% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,867 (27%)
Some College1,000 (9.4%)
Associates1,454 (13.7%)
Bachelors1,056 (10%)
Graduate Degree4,195 (39.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 39.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College9.4%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate39.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,083 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$230,900 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$983/mo
Total Housing Units9,188
Vacant Units2,893

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Ellsworth, ME

Ellsworth is a city in Maine, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,695 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Ellsworth is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,083 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ellsworth is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $983 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellsworth is well-educated. 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellsworth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04605 14,695 $72,083 $230,900 $983 3.4% 49.5% 74.6%