City

Holden, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥4,993Population
💰$92,223Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$268,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓53.8%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
36%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads53.8% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.6%)
HS Graduate672 (17.6%)
Some College448 (11.7%)
Associates618 (16.2%)
Bachelors477 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,574 (41.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 17.6%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 41.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad17.6%
Some College11.7%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate41.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.5%Renter: 5.5%Tenure
Owner94.5%
Renter5.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,223 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$268,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,316/mo
Total Housing Units2,963
Vacant Units714

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Holden, ME

Holden is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,993 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Holden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,223 is above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Holden is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $268,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,316 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Holden is well-educated. 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Holden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04429 4,993 $92,223 $268,200 $1,316 4.3% 53.8% 94.5%