City

Exeter, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥1,132Population
💰$76,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.7Median Age
🏠$155,300Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
39%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
HS Graduate385 (45.6%)
Some College156 (18.5%)
Associates91 (10.8%)
Bachelors87 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree126 (14.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
HS Grad45.6%
Some College18.5%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.5%Renter: 6.5%Tenure
Owner93.5%
Renter6.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$155,300 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units520
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
71%
About Exeter, ME

Exeter is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,132 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.7 years.

Economically, Exeter is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,875 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Exeter is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Exeter is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.14%).

Exeter, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Exeter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04435 1,132 $76,875 $155,300 $850 2.2% 25.2% 93.5%