City

Islesboro, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Waldo County  ·  Maine

👥686Population
💰$75,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$291,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.5%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊13.4%Unemployment▲ 173% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.85
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads48.5% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment13.4% ▲ 173% above avg
HS Graduate91 (17.3%)
Some College59 (11.2%)
Associates121 (23%)
Bachelors29 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree226 (43%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.3%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 23%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 43%Edu
HS Grad17.3%
Some College11.2%
Associates23.0%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate43.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
47%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$291,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$938/mo
Total Housing Units747
Vacant Units383

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
86%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
70%
About Islesboro, ME

Islesboro is a city in Maine, located in Waldo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 686 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, Islesboro is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,625 is near the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Islesboro is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $291,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $938 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Islesboro is well-educated. 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Islesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04848 686 $75,625 $291,300 $938 13.4% 48.5% 89.8%