City

Whitefield, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Maine

👥2,343Population
💰$73,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$220,200Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓44.2%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Black: 1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 5.1%Race
White92.4%
Black1.0%
Asian0.4%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads44.2% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.7%)
HS Graduate546 (35.8%)
Some College159 (10.4%)
Associates137 (9%)
Bachelors163 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree511 (33.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 33.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College10.4%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate33.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.6%Renter: 5.4%Tenure
Owner94.6%
Renter5.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$220,200 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$870/mo
Total Housing Units1,126
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Whitefield, ME

Whitefield is a city in Maine, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,343 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Whitefield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,750 is near the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Whitefield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $870 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whitefield is well-educated. 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whitefield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04353 2,343 $73,750 $220,200 $870 1.3% 44.2% 94.6%