City

Millinocket, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥4,462Population
💰$44,167Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂57.6Median Age
🏠$89,700Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊11.1%Unemployment▲ 128% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.2% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
35%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment11.1% ▲ 128% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,068 (29.9%)
Some College773 (21.7%)
Associates582 (16.3%)
Bachelors412 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree719 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 21.7%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College21.7%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
48%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,167 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$89,700 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$553/mo
Total Housing Units3,302
Vacant Units1,016

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
56%
About Millinocket, ME

Millinocket is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,462 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.6 years.

Economically, Millinocket is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,167 is below the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Millinocket is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $553 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Millinocket is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Millinocket
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04462 4,462 $44,167 $89,700 $553 11.1% 31.7% 84.3%