City

Hope, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Maine

👥1,711Population
💰$83,462Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$301,500Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓55.2%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.2%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0.8%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads55.2% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
HS Graduate311 (25.8%)
Some College113 (9.4%)
Associates117 (9.7%)
Bachelors156 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree510 (42.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 42.3%Edu
HS Grad25.8%
Some College9.4%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate42.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,462 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$301,500 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,122/mo
Total Housing Units842
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
69%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Hope, ME

Hope is a city in Maine, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,711 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Hope is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,462 is near the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hope is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $301,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,122 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hope is well-educated. 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04847 1,711 $83,462 $301,500 $1,122 2.6% 55.2% 89.4%