City

Guilford, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Piscataquis County  ·  Maine

👥2,152Population
💰$49,432Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$158,000Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 1.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 6.7%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian0.1%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
2%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate687 (43.6%)
Some College194 (12.3%)
Associates305 (19.3%)
Bachelors122 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree266 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 43.6%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad43.6%
Some College12.3%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,432 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$158,000 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$469/mo
Total Housing Units1,656
Vacant Units643

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Guilford, ME

Guilford is a city in Maine, located in Piscataquis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,152 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.6 years.

Economically, Guilford is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,432 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Guilford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $469 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Guilford is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Guilford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04443 2,152 $49,432 $158,000 $469 3.3% 24.6% 75.1%