City

Vinalhaven, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Maine

👥1,063Population
💰$72,262Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂65.1Median Age
🏠$435,500Median Home Value▲ 56% above avg
🎓55.0%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White98.7%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
5%
18–24
4%
25–44
11%
45–64
24%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age65.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.90
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads55.0% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate222 (25.2%)
Some College89 (10.1%)
Associates85 (9.7%)
Bachelors67 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree417 (47.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 47.4%Edu
HS Grad25.2%
Some College10.1%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate47.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.9%Renter: 12.1%Tenure
Owner87.9%
Renter12.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,262 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$435,500 ▲ 56% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,038/mo
Total Housing Units1,216
Vacant Units664

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
64%
About Vinalhaven, ME

Vinalhaven is a city in Maine, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,063 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 65.1 years.

Economically, Vinalhaven is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,262 is near the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Vinalhaven is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $435,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,038 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vinalhaven is well-educated. 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vinalhaven
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04863 1,063 $72,262 $435,500 $1,038 2.5% 55.0% 87.9%