City

Harpswell, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Cumberland County  ·  Maine

👥4,094Population
💰$87,866Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂61.6Median Age
🏠$565,500Median Home Value▲ 103% above avg
🎓63.1%College Grads▲ 63% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 1.5%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.3%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian1.2%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
14%
45–64
33%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads63.1% ▲ 63% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
HS Graduate509 (15.3%)
Some College185 (5.6%)
Associates531 (16%)
Bachelors233 (7%)
Graduate Degree1,860 (56.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.3%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 56.1%Edu
HS Grad15.3%
Some College5.6%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate56.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
55%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,866 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$565,500 ▲ 103% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,309/mo
Total Housing Units3,225
Vacant Units1,115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Harpswell, ME

Harpswell is a city in Maine, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,094 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.6 years.

Economically, Harpswell is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,866 is above the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Harpswell is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $565,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,309 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harpswell is highly educated. 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.58%).

Harpswell, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Harpswell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04079 4,094 $87,866 $565,500 $1,309 2.7% 63.1% 82.4%