City

Jefferson, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Maine

👥3,497Population
💰$72,734Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$230,400Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓37.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 1.2%Other: 5%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic1.7%
Black1.2%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads37.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.4%)
HS Graduate693 (31.5%)
Some College269 (12.2%)
Associates397 (18%)
Bachelors194 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree640 (29.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College12.2%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,734 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$230,400 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,061/mo
Total Housing Units1,891
Vacant Units627

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Jefferson, ME

Jefferson is a city in Maine, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,497 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Jefferson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,734 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Jefferson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,061 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jefferson is moderately educated. 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jefferson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04348 3,497 $72,734 $230,400 $1,061 5.8% 37.9% 83.4%