City

Garland, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥819Population
💰$53,083Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂54.7Median Age
🏠$145,800Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 2.1%Other: 4.3%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.2%
Asian2.1%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
18%
45–64
37%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (4.3%)
HS Graduate239 (39.3%)
Some College95 (15.6%)
Associates57 (9.4%)
Bachelors62 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree129 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College15.6%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,083 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$145,800 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$909/mo
Total Housing Units454
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Garland, ME

Garland is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 819 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.7 years.

Economically, Garland is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,083 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Garland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $909 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garland is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04939 819 $53,083 $145,800 $909 5.8% 31.4% 84.2%