City

Houlton, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Aroostook County  ·  Maine

👥10,062Population
💰$55,345Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$123,500Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊11.7%Unemployment▲ 139% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.8%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment11.7% ▲ 139% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,736 (42%)
Some College901 (13.8%)
Associates740 (11.4%)
Bachelors716 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,394 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College13.8%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,345 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$123,500 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$701/mo
Total Housing Units4,803
Vacant Units663

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Houlton, ME

Houlton is a city in Maine, located in Aroostook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,062 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Houlton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,345 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Houlton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $701 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Houlton is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Houlton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04730 10,062 $55,345 $123,500 $701 11.7% 32.4% 71.4%