City

Spruce Head, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Maine

👥810Population
💰$77,708Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂61.8Median Age
🏠$744,000Median Home Value▲ 167% above avg
🎓42.1%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White98.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
14%
45–64
21%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads42.1% ▲ 9% above avg
HS Graduate105 (16.9%)
Some College127 (20.4%)
Associates129 (20.7%)
Bachelors86 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree176 (28.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.9%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
HS Grad16.9%
Some College20.4%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,708 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$744,000 ▲ 167% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units463
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
22%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
56%
About Spruce Head, ME

Spruce Head is a city in Maine, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 810 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.8 years.

Economically, Spruce Head is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,708 is near the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Spruce Head is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $744,000, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spruce Head is well-educated. 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spruce Head
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04859 810 $77,708 $744,000 0.0% 42.1% 88.0%