City

Machias, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maine

👥3,363Population
💰$48,049Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$164,200Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊10.5%Unemployment▲ 114% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.9%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 114% above avg
No HS Diploma30 (1.5%)
HS Graduate653 (31.8%)
Some College281 (13.7%)
Associates379 (18.4%)
Bachelors179 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree534 (26%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College13.7%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66%Renter: 34%Tenure
Owner66.0%
Renter34.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,049 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$164,200 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$721/mo
Total Housing Units1,928
Vacant Units610

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Machias, ME

Machias is a city in Maine, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,363 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Machias is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,049 is below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Machias is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $721 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Machias is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Machias
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04654 3,363 $48,049 $164,200 $721 10.5% 34.7% 66.0%