City

Stetson, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥1,087Population
💰$76,563Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$186,400Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate270 (36.8%)
Some College80 (10.9%)
Associates143 (19.5%)
Bachelors89 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree152 (20.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
HS Grad36.8%
Some College10.9%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,563 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$186,400 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$806/mo
Total Housing Units538
Vacant Units138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
66%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
56%
About Stetson, ME

Stetson is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,087 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Stetson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,563 is near the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Stetson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $806 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stetson is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stetson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04488 1,087 $76,563 $186,400 $806 3.2% 32.8% 87.3%