City

Shirley Mills, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Piscataquis County  ·  Maine

👥205Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$216,700Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓47.0%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 6.3%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic2.0%
Asian0.5%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
9%
18–24
5%
25–44
34%
45–64
22%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads47.0% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
HS Graduate51 (33.8%)
Some College11 (7.3%)
Associates18 (11.9%)
Bachelors29 (19.2%)
Graduate Degree42 (27.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 19.2%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
HS Grad33.8%
Some College7.3%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors19.2%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$216,700 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units205
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
63%
About Shirley Mills, ME

Shirley Mills is a city in Maine, located in Piscataquis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 205 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Shirley Mills is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Shirley Mills is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,700, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shirley Mills is well-educated. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shirley Mills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04485 205 $63,750 $216,700 0.9% 47.0% 91.1%