City

Peaks Island, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Cumberland County  ·  Maine

👥788Population
💰$84,120Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂60.0Median Age
🏠$488,400Median Home Value▲ 75% above avg
🎓75.7%College Grads▲ 95% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 4.2%Other: 4.3%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic4.2%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
7%
18–24
1%
25–44
13%
45–64
43%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.83
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads75.7% ▲ 95% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.3%)
HS Graduate93 (13.7%)
Some College31 (4.6%)
Associates32 (4.7%)
Bachelors43 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree470 (69.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 13.7%Some College: 4.6%Associates: 4.7%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 69.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad13.7%
Some College4.6%
Associates4.7%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate69.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
46%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,120 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$488,400 ▲ 75% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,484/mo
Total Housing Units1,059
Vacant Units632

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
38%
Public Transit
16%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
75%
About Peaks Island, ME

Peaks Island is a city in Maine, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 788 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60 years.

Economically, Peaks Island is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,120 is near the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Peaks Island is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $488,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,484 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Peaks Island is highly educated. 75.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Peaks Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04108 788 $84,120 $488,400 $1,484 2.5% 75.7% 86.7%