City

Thorndike, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Waldo County  ·  Maine

👥2,323Population
💰$69,375Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂30.6Median Age
🏠$172,500Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.4% Female 43.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.6%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 1%Race
White98.6%
Hispanic0.4%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
26%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.35
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate407 (36.7%)
Some College141 (12.7%)
Associates144 (13%)
Bachelors110 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree303 (27.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College12.7%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,375 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$172,500 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,087/mo
Total Housing Units802
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Thorndike, ME

Thorndike is a city in Maine, located in Waldo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,323 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.6 years.

Economically, Thorndike is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,375 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Thorndike is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,087 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thorndike is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thorndike
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04986 2,323 $69,375 $172,500 $1,087 1.9% 37.3% 80.1%