City

Franklin, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Maine

👥2,218Population
💰$66,607Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$235,800Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.5%Other: 5.2%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.5%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate566 (34.1%)
Some College239 (14.4%)
Associates373 (22.4%)
Bachelors122 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree355 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 22.4%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College14.4%
Associates22.4%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,607 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$235,800 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$899/mo
Total Housing Units1,613
Vacant Units665

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Franklin, ME

Franklin is a city in Maine, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,218 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Franklin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,607 is near the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Franklin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $899 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklin is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Franklin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04634 2,218 $66,607 $235,800 $899 6.8% 28.7% 76.3%