City

Whiting, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maine

👥527Population
💰$52,400Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$173,400Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 6.8%Other: 6.3%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic6.8%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
HS Graduate121 (30.9%)
Some College28 (7.2%)
Associates74 (18.9%)
Bachelors34 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree134 (34.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 34.3%Edu
HS Grad30.9%
Some College7.2%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate34.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,400 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$173,400 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,600/mo
Total Housing Units413
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
44%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Whiting, ME

Whiting is a city in Maine, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 527 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Whiting is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,400 is below the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Whiting is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,600 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whiting is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whiting
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04691 527 $52,400 $173,400 $1,600 4.4% 43.0% 84.6%