City

Strong, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Maine

👥1,773Population
💰$50,781Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$169,100Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 8.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.1%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian0.2%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate395 (32.1%)
Some College128 (10.4%)
Associates243 (19.7%)
Bachelors85 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree378 (30.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 30.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College10.4%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate30.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.6%Renter: 8.4%Tenure
Owner91.6%
Renter8.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,781 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$169,100 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$744/mo
Total Housing Units1,075
Vacant Units358

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Strong, ME

Strong is a city in Maine, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,773 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Strong is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,781 is below the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Strong is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $744 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Strong is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Strong
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04983 1,773 $50,781 $169,100 $744 1.4% 37.6% 91.6%