City

Madawaska, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Aroostook County  ·  Maine

👥3,313Population
💰$43,750Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$157,800Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 5.8%Race
White93.4%
Asian0.9%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (1.2%)
HS Graduate995 (40.5%)
Some College356 (14.5%)
Associates259 (10.5%)
Bachelors273 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree546 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College14.5%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.6%Renter: 35.5%Tenure
Owner64.6%
Renter35.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,750 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$157,800 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$580/mo
Total Housing Units1,854
Vacant Units218

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Madawaska, ME

Madawaska is a city in Maine, located in Aroostook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,313 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Madawaska is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,750 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Madawaska is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $580 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Madawaska is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Madawaska
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04756 3,313 $43,750 $157,800 $580 7.5% 33.3% 64.6%