City

Unity, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Waldo County  ·  Maine

👥1,958Population
💰$50,000Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂33.6Median Age
🏠$189,800Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.1%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.5%
Asian0.9%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
27%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate347 (32.9%)
Some College180 (17.1%)
Associates174 (16.5%)
Bachelors140 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree213 (20.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
HS Grad32.9%
Some College17.1%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$189,800 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$798/mo
Total Housing Units929
Vacant Units239

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Walked
18%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Unity, ME

Unity is a city in Maine, located in Waldo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,958 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.6 years.

Economically, Unity is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,000 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Unity is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $798 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Unity is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Unity
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04988 1,958 $50,000 $189,800 $798 4.7% 33.5% 71.3%