City

Monson, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Piscataquis County  ·  Maine

👥561Population
💰$52,019Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$182,100Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.5% Female 40.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Black: 0.5%Other: 6.6%Race
White92.9%
Black0.5%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
2%
25–44
19%
45–64
21%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
HS Graduate146 (36.8%)
Some College84 (21.2%)
Associates33 (8.3%)
Bachelors29 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree105 (26.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
HS Grad36.8%
Some College21.2%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,019 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$182,100 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$591/mo
Total Housing Units557
Vacant Units288

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Monson, ME

Monson is a city in Maine, located in Piscataquis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 561 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Monson is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,019 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Monson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $591 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monson is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04464 561 $52,019 $182,100 $591 4.5% 33.8% 82.5%