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Medway, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04460

Penobscot County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,419
5/sq mi
$49,583
Median income
$101,200
Median home value
4.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Medway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04460 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04460 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Medway, Penobscot County, Maine, home to just 1,419 residents across 278.2 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04460 reports a modest median household income of $49,583 (33% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $27,579. Poverty here runs at 18.7%, with unemployment measured at 13.6%. On housing, the median home value is $101,200 (64% below the state average) with median rent at $776 per month, and 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Penobscot County, so you can benchmark 04460 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 04460

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Medway, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04460.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 04460, Medway, 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

1,419

Population

278.2

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04460?

51.0

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$49,583

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$27,579

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04460 ranks nationally

Medway, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,583 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

682

Total Housing Units

518

Occupied Units

164

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$101,200

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$776

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 04460, employing approximately 211 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,394,000.

22

Businesses

211

Employees

$9.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 18.2%
Construction 3 13.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 13.6%

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 04460 vs 04430 →

ZIP 04460 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04460 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04460 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04460 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04430 East Millinocket, ME 1,728 4.2 mi
04733 Benedicta, ME 221 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Penobscot County

04401 standard
Bangor, ME
Pop: 44,899
04468 standard
Old Town, ME
Pop: 9,521
04412 standard
Brewer, ME
Pop: 9,482
04444 standard
Hampden, ME
Pop: 8,824
04473 standard
Orono, ME
Pop: 7,660
04457 standard
Lincoln, ME
Pop: 5,948

Related Areas

Penobscot County Medway, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04460 in? ▼
ZIP code 04460 (Medway) is located in Penobscot County, Maine. Penobscot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/penobscot-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04460? ▼
ZIP code 04460 in Medway, ME has a population of 1,419 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04460? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04460 is $49,583, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04460? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04460 is $101,200, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04460? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04460 is White at 96.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04460? ▼
ZIP code 04460 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04460? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04460 are: Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04460? ▼
In ZIP code 04460, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.6% 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 04460? ▼
In ZIP code 04460, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04460? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04460 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.