City

Washington, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Maine

👥1,618Population
💰$63,036Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$186,800Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.7%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian1.8%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
35%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (2.3%)
HS Graduate370 (31.3%)
Some College205 (17.3%)
Associates172 (14.6%)
Bachelors125 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree283 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College17.3%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.8%Renter: 7.2%Tenure
Owner92.8%
Renter7.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,036 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$186,800 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$923/mo
Total Housing Units788
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
62%
About Washington, ME

Washington is a city in Maine, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,618 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Washington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,036 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Washington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $923 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Washington is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Washington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04574 1,618 $63,036 $186,800 $923 1.3% 34.5% 92.8%