City

Island Falls, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Aroostook County  ·  Maine

👥1,318Population
💰$61,089Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$116,400Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.2%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.9%Other: 4%Race
White89.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.7%
Asian1.9%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
16%
45–64
34%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate324 (34%)
Some College148 (15.5%)
Associates178 (18.7%)
Bachelors99 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree199 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College15.5%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,089 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$116,400 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$836/mo
Total Housing Units913
Vacant Units338

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Island Falls, ME

Island Falls is a city in Maine, located in Aroostook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,318 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Island Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,089 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Island Falls is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $836 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Island Falls is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Island Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04747 1,318 $61,089 $116,400 $836 4.2% 31.3% 83.8%