City

Phillips, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Maine

👥1,681Population
💰$45,917Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$156,600Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.8%)
HS Graduate374 (34.8%)
Some College182 (16.9%)
Associates165 (15.3%)
Bachelors99 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree247 (23%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College16.9%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,917 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$156,600 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$430/mo
Total Housing Units1,205
Vacant Units526

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Phillips, ME

Phillips is a city in Maine, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,681 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Phillips is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,917 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Phillips is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $430 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Phillips is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Phillips
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04966 1,681 $45,917 $156,600 $430 6.5% 32.2% 84.0%