Danforth, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04424
Washington County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 823
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,778
- Median income Below-median income area
- $111,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Danforth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04424 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04424 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Danforth, Washington County, Maine, home to just 823 residents across 274.3 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04424 reports a modest median household income of $48,778 (34% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,175. Unemployment is 12.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,900 (61% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $621; owner occupancy is 85.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 04424 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 04424
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Danforth, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04424.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04424, Danforth, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
823
Population
274.3
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04424?
54.2
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
1.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$48,778
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$27,175
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04424 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Danforth, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,778 8th percentile higher than 8% of 395 Maine ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maine ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,021housing units
1,021
Total Housing Units
493
Occupied Units
528
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,900
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$621
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 04424, employing approximately 169 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,482,000.
31
Businesses
169
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 19.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 19.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 16.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04424 vs 04413 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04413 | Brookton, ME | 196 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04424, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04424 in?
ZIP code 04424 (Danforth) is located in Washington County, Maine. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04424?
ZIP code 04424 in Danforth, ME has a population of 823 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04424?
The median household income in ZIP 04424 is $48,778, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04424?
The median home value in ZIP 04424 is $111,900, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04424?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04424 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04424?
ZIP code 04424 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04424?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04424 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6), Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04424?
In ZIP code 04424, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04424?
In ZIP code 04424, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04424?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04424 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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