City

Palermo, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Waldo County  ·  Maine

👥1,420Population
💰$92,344Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$266,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 58% below avg
HS Graduate350 (34.3%)
Some College73 (7.1%)
Associates136 (13.3%)
Bachelors121 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree341 (33.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 33.4%Edu
HS Grad34.3%
Some College7.1%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate33.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.4%Renter: 5.7%Tenure
Owner94.4%
Renter5.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,344 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$266,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units981
Vacant Units361

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Palermo, ME

Palermo is a city in Maine, located in Waldo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,420 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Palermo is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,344 is above the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Palermo is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $266,800, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palermo is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Palermo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04354 1,420 $92,344 $266,800 2.0% 45.3% 94.4%