City

Saco, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  York County  ·  Maine

👥20,636Population
💰$84,328Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$370,300Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓52.6%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 2.9%Asian: 1.3%Other: 5.5%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic3.9%
Black2.9%
Asian1.3%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads52.6% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (0.4%)
HS Graduate3,830 (25.6%)
Some College1,351 (9%)
Associates1,850 (12.4%)
Bachelors1,743 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree6,104 (40.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 9%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 40.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College9.0%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate40.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,328 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$370,300 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,268/mo
Total Housing Units9,619
Vacant Units768

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Saco, ME

Saco is a city in Maine, located in York County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,636 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Saco is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,328 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Saco is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $370,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,268 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saco is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saco
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04072 20,636 $84,328 $370,300 $1,268 1.7% 52.6% 69.9%