City

Hudson, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥1,144Population
💰$59,750Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$145,800Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.2%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.8%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
38%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.8%)
HS Graduate325 (38.8%)
Some College139 (16.6%)
Associates128 (15.3%)
Bachelors103 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree136 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College16.6%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.9%Renter: 7.1%Tenure
Owner92.9%
Renter7.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,750 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$145,800 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,135/mo
Total Housing Units664
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Hudson, ME

Hudson is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,144 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Hudson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,750 is below the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hudson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,135 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hudson is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hudson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04449 1,144 $59,750 $145,800 $1,135 1.4% 28.5% 92.9%