City

Mars Hill, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Aroostook County  ·  Maine

👥1,524Population
💰$63,237Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$146,400Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.4%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.4%)
HS Graduate405 (39.3%)
Some College91 (8.8%)
Associates163 (15.8%)
Bachelors161 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree206 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College8.8%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.5%Renter: 29.5%Tenure
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,237 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$146,400 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$483/mo
Total Housing Units671
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Mars Hill, ME

Mars Hill is a city in Maine, located in Aroostook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,524 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Mars Hill is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,237 is below the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mars Hill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $483 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mars Hill is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mars Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04758 1,524 $63,237 $146,400 $483 6.6% 35.6% 70.5%