City

Patten, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥1,452Population
💰$47,269Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂55.2Median Age
🏠$120,400Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
13%
45–64
30%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty30.5% ▲ 205% above avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.4%)
HS Graduate423 (42.8%)
Some College114 (11.5%)
Associates78 (7.9%)
Bachelors96 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree274 (27.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College11.5%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,269 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$120,400 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$347/mo
Total Housing Units1,073
Vacant Units438

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Patten, ME

Patten is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,452 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.2 years.

Economically, Patten is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,269 is below the national average. Approximately 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Patten is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $347 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Patten is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Patten
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04765 1,452 $47,269 $120,400 $347 4.6% 37.4% 83.8%