City

Porter, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Oxford County  ·  Maine

👥1,566Population
💰$58,333Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$217,400Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.1%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 3.4%Other: 5.4%Race
White85.1%
Hispanic6.1%
Black0.1%
Asian3.4%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
2%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate511 (42.5%)
Some College186 (15.5%)
Associates172 (14.3%)
Bachelors114 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree216 (18%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College15.5%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,333 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$217,400 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,038/mo
Total Housing Units769
Vacant Units169

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Porter, ME

Porter is a city in Maine, located in Oxford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,566 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Porter is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,333 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Porter is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,038 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Porter is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Porter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04068 1,566 $58,333 $217,400 $1,038 4.3% 27.5% 88.0%