City

New Sweden, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Aroostook County  ·  Maine

👥517Population
💰$52,344Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$156,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 1.2%Asian: 1.2%Other: 6.2%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian1.2%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.8%)
HS Graduate126 (33.1%)
Some College30 (7.9%)
Associates52 (13.6%)
Bachelors51 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree119 (31.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 31.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College7.9%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate31.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,344 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$156,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$404/mo
Total Housing Units293
Vacant Units78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About New Sweden, ME

New Sweden is a city in Maine, located in Aroostook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 517 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, New Sweden is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,344 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in New Sweden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $404 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Sweden is well-educated. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Sweden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04762 517 $52,344 $156,900 $404 5.6% 44.6% 78.1%