City

Greenbush, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥1,702Population
💰$59,150Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$119,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 119% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 119% above avg
HS Graduate425 (37.3%)
Some College165 (14.5%)
Associates237 (20.8%)
Bachelors122 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree189 (16.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
HS Grad37.3%
Some College14.5%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,150 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$119,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$773/mo
Total Housing Units866
Vacant Units214

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Greenbush, ME

Greenbush is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,702 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Greenbush is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,150 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Greenbush is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $773 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Greenbush is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Greenbush
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04418 1,702 $59,150 $119,900 $773 10.7% 27.3% 84.2%