City

Friendship, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Maine

👥1,276Population
💰$66,618Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂55.7Median Age
🏠$265,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.9%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 4%Other: 2%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic4.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads46.9% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
HS Graduate285 (29.5%)
Some College110 (11.4%)
Associates117 (12.1%)
Bachelors63 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree390 (40.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 40.4%Edu
HS Grad29.5%
Some College11.4%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate40.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89%Renter: 11%Tenure
Owner89.0%
Renter11.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,618 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$265,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,235/mo
Total Housing Units846
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Friendship, ME

Friendship is a city in Maine, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,276 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.7 years.

Economically, Friendship is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,618 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Friendship is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $265,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,235 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Friendship is well-educated. 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Friendship
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04547 1,276 $66,618 $265,300 $1,235 2.1% 46.9% 89.0%