City

Waite, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maine

👥185Population
💰$43,750Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$68,300Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White98.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
11%
45–64
49%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty25.4% ▲ 154% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
HS Graduate44 (30.3%)
Some College54 (37.2%)
Associates13 (9%)
Bachelors17 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree17 (11.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 37.2%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 11.7%Edu
HS Grad30.3%
Some College37.2%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate11.7%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,750 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$68,300 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units103
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
61%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Waite, ME

Waite is a city in Maine, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 185 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Waite is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,750 is below the national average. Approximately 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Waite is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $68,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waite is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waite
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04492 185 $43,750 $68,300 0.0% 23.5% 100.0%