City

Wayne, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Kennebec County  ·  Maine

👥1,096Population
💰$75,987Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$327,900Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓52.8%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 1.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian1.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads52.8% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 89% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate135 (17.6%)
Some College92 (12%)
Associates131 (17.1%)
Bachelors90 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree314 (41%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 17.6%Some College: 12%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 41%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad17.6%
Some College12.0%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate41.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,987 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$327,900 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$889/mo
Total Housing Units841
Vacant Units334

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Wayne, ME

Wayne is a city in Maine, located in Kennebec County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,096 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Wayne is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,987 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wayne is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $327,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $889 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wayne is well-educated. 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wayne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04284 1,096 $75,987 $327,900 $889 0.5% 52.8% 87.4%