City

Owls Head, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Maine

👥1,375Population
💰$82,250Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂52.9Median Age
🏠$331,500Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓44.9%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian0.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads44.9% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
HS Graduate312 (30.6%)
Some College90 (8.8%)
Associates159 (15.6%)
Bachelors112 (11%)
Graduate Degree345 (33.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 33.9%Edu
HS Grad30.6%
Some College8.8%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate33.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,250 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$331,500 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,042/mo
Total Housing Units1,117
Vacant Units480

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Owls Head, ME

Owls Head is a city in Maine, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,375 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.9 years.

Economically, Owls Head is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,250 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Owls Head is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $331,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,042 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Owls Head is well-educated. 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.91%).

Owls Head, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Owls Head
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04854 1,375 $82,250 $331,500 $1,042 5.5% 44.9% 79.4%