City

Lubec, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maine

👥1,489Population
💰$58,125Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂59.7Median Age
🏠$182,500Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 2.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.8%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian0.2%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
1%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.7%)
HS Graduate279 (25.3%)
Some College199 (18.1%)
Associates138 (12.5%)
Bachelors128 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree350 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College18.1%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,125 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$182,500 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$540/mo
Total Housing Units1,370
Vacant Units603

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
68%
About Lubec, ME

Lubec is a city in Maine, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,489 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.7 years.

Economically, Lubec is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,125 is below the national average. Approximately 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lubec is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $540 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lubec is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lubec
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04652 1,489 $58,125 $182,500 $540 2.7% 43.4% 81.0%