City

Hancock, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Maine

👥2,451Population
💰$69,504Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$237,900Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.2%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.8%)
HS Graduate537 (29.2%)
Some College302 (16.4%)
Associates209 (11.4%)
Bachelors182 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree594 (32.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 32.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College16.4%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate32.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,504 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$237,900 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,158/mo
Total Housing Units1,454
Vacant Units365

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Hancock, ME

Hancock is a city in Maine, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,451 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.6 years.

Economically, Hancock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,504 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hancock is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $237,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,158 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hancock is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hancock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04640 2,451 $69,504 $237,900 $1,158 3.9% 42.2% 82.7%