City

New Sharon, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Maine

👥1,622Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$155,800Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 1.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian0.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate400 (36.6%)
Some College143 (13.1%)
Associates110 (10.1%)
Bachelors124 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree312 (28.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College13.1%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$155,800 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$908/mo
Total Housing Units727
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About New Sharon, ME

New Sharon is a city in Maine, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,622 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, New Sharon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in New Sharon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $908 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Sharon is moderately educated. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Sharon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04955 1,622 $61,250 $155,800 $908 0.6% 39.9% 88.7%