City

Presque Isle, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Aroostook County  ·  Maine

👥8,736Population
💰$57,396Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$142,400Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.8%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.7%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma48 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,856 (31.7%)
Some College736 (12.6%)
Associates820 (14%)
Bachelors858 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree1,546 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College12.6%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.3%Renter: 42.7%Tenure
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,396 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$142,400 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units4,568
Vacant Units522

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Presque Isle, ME

Presque Isle is a city in Maine, located in Aroostook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,736 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Presque Isle is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,396 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Presque Isle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month.

The population of Presque Isle is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Presque Isle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04769 8,736 $57,396 $142,400 $875 3.5% 41.0% 57.3%