City

Newport, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥3,145Population
💰$62,708Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$213,400Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.8%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.8%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
35%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
HS Graduate696 (29.2%)
Some College336 (14.1%)
Associates273 (11.5%)
Bachelors350 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree726 (30.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
HS Grad29.2%
Some College14.1%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,708 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$213,400 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$884/mo
Total Housing Units1,830
Vacant Units341

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
62%
About Newport, ME

Newport is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,145 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Newport is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,708 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Newport is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $884 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newport is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04953 3,145 $62,708 $213,400 $884 3.3% 45.2% 74.5%