City

Etna, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥1,245Population
💰$68,788Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$145,400Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.0% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 2.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian0.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
HS Graduate387 (46.7%)
Some College100 (12.1%)
Associates76 (9.2%)
Bachelors154 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree112 (13.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.7%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 18.6%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
HS Grad46.7%
Some College12.1%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors18.6%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.8%Renter: 4.2%Tenure
Owner95.8%
Renter4.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,788 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$145,400 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units614
Vacant Units110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Etna, ME

Etna is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,245 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Etna is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,788 is near the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Etna is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,400, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Etna is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Etna
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04434 1,245 $68,788 $145,400 6.6% 32.1% 95.8%