City

Harrington, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maine

👥864Population
💰$62,344Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$147,300Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.9%)
HS Graduate176 (27.7%)
Some College81 (12.7%)
Associates94 (14.8%)
Bachelors82 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree191 (30%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 30%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College12.7%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate30.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,344 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$147,300 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units642
Vacant Units255

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Harrington, ME

Harrington is a city in Maine, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 864 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Harrington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,344 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Harrington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harrington is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harrington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04643 864 $62,344 $147,300 6.2% 42.9% 77.8%