City

West Forks, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Maine

👥163Population
💰$83,750Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$261,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓59.7%College Grads▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.1% Female 58.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 5.5%Other: 8%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic5.5%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
2%
25–44
40%
45–64
20%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads59.7% ▲ 54% above avg
HS Graduate39 (29.1%)
Associates15 (11.2%)
Bachelors12 (9%)
Graduate Degree68 (50.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.1%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 50.7%Edu
HS Grad29.1%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate50.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95%Renter: 5%Tenure
Owner95.0%
Renter5.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,750 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$261,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units429
Vacant Units349

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About West Forks, ME

West Forks is a city in Maine, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 163 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, West Forks is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,750 is near the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in West Forks is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $261,500, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Forks is well-educated. 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.5%).

West Forks, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in West Forks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04985 163 $83,750 $261,500 0.0% 59.7% 95.0%