City

Monroe, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Waldo County  ·  Maine

👥1,034Population
💰$78,409Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$214,600Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 3.4%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian1.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.3%)
HS Graduate231 (32.8%)
Some College59 (8.4%)
Associates161 (22.9%)
Bachelors77 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree167 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College8.4%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,409 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$214,600 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,065/mo
Total Housing Units496
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
60%
About Monroe, ME

Monroe is a city in Maine, located in Waldo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,034 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Monroe is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,409 is near the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Monroe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,065 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monroe is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.94%).

Monroe, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Monroe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04951 1,034 $78,409 $214,600 $1,065 3.3% 34.7% 80.8%