City

Skowhegan, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Maine

👥10,117Population
💰$55,245Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$159,300Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,634 (37.2%)
Some College919 (13%)
Associates851 (12%)
Bachelors862 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree1,784 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 13%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College13.0%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,245 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$159,300 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$869/mo
Total Housing Units4,967
Vacant Units415

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Skowhegan, ME

Skowhegan is a city in Maine, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,117 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Skowhegan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,245 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Skowhegan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $869 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Skowhegan is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Skowhegan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04976 10,117 $55,245 $159,300 $869 3.8% 37.4% 68.2%