City

Howland, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥1,489Population
💰$48,958Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$115,600Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊10.4%Unemployment▲ 113% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty21.4% ▲ 114% above avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment10.4% ▲ 113% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.4%)
HS Graduate415 (39.2%)
Some College143 (13.5%)
Associates202 (19.1%)
Bachelors135 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree148 (14%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College13.5%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,958 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$115,600 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$938/mo
Total Housing Units692
Vacant Units112

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Howland, ME

Howland is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,489 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Howland is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,958 is below the national average. Approximately 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Howland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $938 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Howland is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Howland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04448 1,489 $48,958 $115,600 $938 10.4% 26.8% 83.6%