City

Wesley, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maine

👥166Population
💰$48,750Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂63.5Median Age
🏠$101,800Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊11.4%Unemployment▲ 134% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 1.8%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian1.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
18%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment11.4% ▲ 134% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (1.5%)
HS Graduate47 (36.2%)
Some College24 (18.5%)
Associates20 (15.4%)
Bachelors19 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree18 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College18.5%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,750 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$101,800 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units211
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
16%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
30–45 min
57%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Wesley, ME

Wesley is a city in Maine, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 166 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.5 years.

Economically, Wesley is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,750 is below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wesley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wesley is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wesley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04686 166 $48,750 $101,800 $850 11.4% 28.5% 74.1%