Whiting
Town in Washington County, Maine

Whiting is a town in Washington County, Maine, with 482 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cutler, 7.2 miles SE.
- 482residents (2020 Census)
- 95 ftelevation · 29 m
- 46.7 sq miland area · 121.0 km²
- 10 / sq mipopulation density
- 04691ZIP code
About Whiting
Whiting is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named after Tate Whiting, an early settler. The population was 482 at the 2020 census. The town was originally known as Orangetown.
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Living in Whiting
- Median household income
- $55,263
- Median home value
- $214,200
- Median rent
- $600/mo
- Median age
- 50
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Whiting had 482 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 482 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whiting at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 482 (2020) |
| Land area | 46.71 sq mi (121.0 km²) |
| Water area | 5.36 sq mi (13.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7603° N, 67.2550° W |
| ZIP code | 04691 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2302985185 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whiting
- Cutler7.2 mi SE
- East Machias8.0 mi W
- Machias10.3 mi SW
- Marshfield10.8 mi W
- Machiasport11.1 mi SW
- Dennysville11.3 mi N
- Lubec11.4 mi E
- Pembroke12.3 mi NE
- Whitneyville14.0 mi W
- Roque Bluffs15.3 mi SW
- Eastport15.8 mi NE
- Perry17.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Whiting
What county is Whiting in?
Whiting is in Washington County, Maine.
What is the population of Whiting, ME?
482 people lived in Whiting at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whiting, ME?
The ZIP code of Whiting is 04691.
What is the elevation of Whiting?
95 feet (29 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whiting?
Cutler (7.2 mi), East Machias (8.0 mi), Machias (10.3 mi), Marshfield (10.8 mi), Machiasport (11.1 mi).
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