City

Springfield, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥742Population
💰$41,136Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂55.1Median Age
🏠$87,100Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊19.1%Unemployment▲ 291% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
6%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
38%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment19.1% ▲ 291% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.4%)
HS Graduate273 (46.1%)
Some College82 (13.9%)
Associates109 (18.4%)
Bachelors51 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree69 (11.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 11.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad46.1%
Some College13.9%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate11.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.5%Renter: 4.5%Tenure
Owner95.5%
Renter4.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,136 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$87,100 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units987
Vacant Units607

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
51%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Springfield, ME

Springfield is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 742 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.1 years.

Economically, Springfield is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,136 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Springfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Springfield is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Springfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04487 742 $41,136 $87,100 19.1% 20.3% 95.5%