City

West Enfield, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥1,790Population
💰$55,625Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$161,300Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White95.9%
Asian0.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate472 (35.3%)
Some College154 (11.5%)
Associates173 (12.9%)
Bachelors205 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree333 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College11.5%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,625 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$161,300 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units1,276
Vacant Units442

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About West Enfield, ME

West Enfield is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,790 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, West Enfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,625 is below the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Enfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Enfield is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Enfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04493 1,790 $55,625 $161,300 $719 0.8% 40.2% 91.5%