City

Searsmont, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Waldo County  ·  Maine

👥1,494Population
💰$85,192Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$259,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
13%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate416 (38%)
Some College95 (8.7%)
Associates103 (9.4%)
Bachelors121 (11%)
Graduate Degree355 (32.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 32.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College8.7%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate32.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.1%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.1%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
47%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,192 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$259,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units730
Vacant Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Searsmont, ME

Searsmont is a city in Maine, located in Waldo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,494 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Searsmont is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,192 is near the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Searsmont is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Searsmont is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Searsmont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04973 1,494 $85,192 $259,900 $779 3.1% 43.4% 92.1%