City

Sorrento, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Maine

👥322Population
💰$76,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$266,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.7%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.9% Female 57.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White97.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
12%
18–24
20%
25–44
19%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads45.7% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate35 (20%)
Some College27 (15.4%)
Associates33 (18.9%)
Bachelors8 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree72 (41.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 20%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 41.1%Edu
HS Grad20.0%
Some College15.4%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate41.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$266,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,679/mo
Total Housing Units308
Vacant Units161

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
53%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Sorrento, ME

Sorrento is a city in Maine, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 322 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Sorrento is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,250 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sorrento is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $266,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,679 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sorrento is well-educated. 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sorrento
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04677 322 $76,250 $266,100 $1,679 3.2% 45.7% 78.2%