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Veazie, ME
Census-designated place in Penobscot County, Maine.
Population
1,847
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
611
ZIP codes
0
Veazie and its ZIP codes
Veazie at a glance
- Veazie is about 14 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,229, 5% above the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,100 and median rent is $1,095 a month.
Local data for Veazie, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Veazie, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,229
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$293,100
Median rent
$1,095/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
46.9%
Median age
46.7
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (378), Mexican Americans (249), German Americans (174).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Penobscot County. PPP loans are for Veazie.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,443
71,782 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,593
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $9,737 per person
How people get to work
Veazie, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Veazie, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,518
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
194
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Veazie, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Veazie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OronoCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 7.1 |
| BangorCity | 3.7 mi | 34.3 |
| BrewerCity | 4.5 mi | 15.2 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2 |
| Old TownCity | 7.6 mi | 38.8 |
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3.3 |
| HampdenCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 11 |
| WinterportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.8 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11.4 |
| EllsworthCity | 22 mi | 79.3 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.5 |
| SearsportCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.4 |
| CorinnaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.1 |
| HowlandCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Veazie, ME in?
- Veazie is in Penobscot County, Maine.
- What is the population of Veazie, ME?
- About 1,847 people live in Veazie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Veazie?
- Nearby places include Orono (3.1 mi), Bangor (3.7 mi), Brewer (4.5 mi), Bradley (6.5 mi), Old Town (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023