City

Waterford, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Oxford County  ·  Maine

👥1,300Population
💰$65,000Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$242,700Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Other: 4%Race
White96.0%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
8%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
37%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.7%)
HS Graduate351 (34.2%)
Some College105 (10.2%)
Associates150 (14.6%)
Bachelors97 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree315 (30.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 30.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College10.2%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate30.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.9%Renter: 9.1%Tenure
Owner90.9%
Renter9.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,000 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$242,700 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units993
Vacant Units409

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Waterford, ME

Waterford is a city in Maine, located in Oxford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,300 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Waterford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,000 is near the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Waterford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waterford is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waterford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04088 1,300 $65,000 $242,700 $835 4.3% 40.2% 90.9%