City

Wilton, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Maine

👥3,978Population
💰$61,016Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$183,000Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊12.0%Unemployment▲ 145% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.9%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Black2.0%
Asian0.2%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment12.0% ▲ 145% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.3%)
HS Graduate787 (30.6%)
Some College244 (9.5%)
Associates626 (24.3%)
Bachelors233 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree673 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College9.5%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,016 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$183,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$495/mo
Total Housing Units1,844
Vacant Units283

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Wilton, ME

Wilton is a city in Maine, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,978 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Wilton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,016 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wilton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $495 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilton is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04294 3,978 $61,016 $183,000 $495 12.0% 35.2% 77.6%