City

Milford, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥3,083Population
💰$63,892Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$183,400Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.1% Female 39.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.7%Hispanic: 3.6%Asian: 8.7%Other: 1%Race
White85.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian8.7%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.9%)
HS Graduate867 (42.5%)
Some College299 (14.7%)
Associates331 (16.2%)
Bachelors123 (6%)
Graduate Degree402 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College14.7%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,892 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$183,400 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$968/mo
Total Housing Units1,426
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Milford, ME

Milford is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,083 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Milford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,892 is below the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Milford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $968 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Milford is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Milford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04461 3,083 $63,892 $183,400 $968 7.0% 25.7% 84.5%