City

Medway, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥1,144Population
💰$46,125Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$84,500Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓21.2%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊15.1%Unemployment▲ 209% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White97.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
16%
18–24
2%
25–44
23%
45–64
36%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty25.4% ▲ 154% above avg
College Grads21.2% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment15.1% ▲ 209% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate423 (51.1%)
Some College100 (12.1%)
Associates124 (15%)
Bachelors96 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree79 (9.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 51.1%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 9.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad51.1%
Some College12.1%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate9.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,125 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$84,500 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$766/mo
Total Housing Units654
Vacant Units114

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Medway, ME

Medway is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,144 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Medway is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,125 is below the national average. Approximately 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Medway is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $766 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Medway is less-educated. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Medway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04460 1,144 $46,125 $84,500 $766 15.1% 21.2% 81.9%