City

Lee, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥934Population
💰$49,219Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$152,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic0.4%
Black1.3%
Asian1.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
14%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (2%)
HS Graduate271 (45.9%)
Some College89 (15.1%)
Associates69 (11.7%)
Bachelors84 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree66 (11.2%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 45.9%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad45.9%
Some College15.1%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.4%Renter: 3.6%Tenure
Owner96.4%
Renter3.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,219 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$152,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$563/mo
Total Housing Units568
Vacant Units237

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Lee, ME

Lee is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 934 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49 years.

Economically, Lee is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,219 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lee is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $563 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lee is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04455 934 $49,219 $152,200 $563 1.3% 25.4% 96.4%