City

Oakland, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Kennebec County  ·  Maine

👥7,375Population
💰$73,611Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$228,200Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.7%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.1%
Asian1.2%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma89 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,711 (32.7%)
Some College767 (14.7%)
Associates537 (10.3%)
Bachelors912 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree1,216 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College14.7%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,611 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$228,200 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$885/mo
Total Housing Units4,279
Vacant Units1,063

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Oakland, ME

Oakland is a city in Maine, located in Kennebec County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,375 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Oakland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,611 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Oakland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $885 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oakland is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oakland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04963 7,375 $73,611 $228,200 $885 1.9% 40.7% 82.6%