City

Temple, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Maine

👥679Population
💰$53,333Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$177,500Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.2% Female 36.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 9.9%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic0.3%
Other9.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
28%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate166 (38.2%)
Some College27 (6.2%)
Associates83 (19.1%)
Bachelors84 (19.4%)
Graduate Degree73 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 19.4%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College6.2%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors19.4%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.4%Renter: 5.6%Tenure
Owner94.4%
Renter5.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,333 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$177,500 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,375/mo
Total Housing Units346
Vacant Units112

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
41%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About Temple, ME

Temple is a city in Maine, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 679 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Temple is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,333 is below the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Temple is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,375 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Temple is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Temple
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04984 679 $53,333 $177,500 $1,375 3.9% 36.2% 94.4%