City

Stonington, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Maine

👥906Population
💰$60,147Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$212,500Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊14.4%Unemployment▲ 193% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.8%Race
White97.4%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.75
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment14.4% ▲ 193% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate281 (38.6%)
Some College57 (7.8%)
Associates133 (18.3%)
Bachelors29 (4%)
Graduate Degree224 (30.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 30.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College7.8%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate30.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,147 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$212,500 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units889
Vacant Units371

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Stonington, ME

Stonington is a city in Maine, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 906 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, Stonington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,147 is below the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Stonington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stonington is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stonington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04681 906 $60,147 $212,500 $775 14.4% 34.8% 78.0%