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 Low-density area
- $49,583
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,579. Unemployment is 13.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $101,200 (64% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $776; owner occupancy is 84.9%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Penobscot County, so 04460 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 04460
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Medway, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04460.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 04460?
51.0
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$49,583
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$27,579
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04460 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Medway, 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)
$49,583 9th percentile higher than 9% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
682housing units
682
Total Housing Units
518
Occupied Units
164
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,200
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 04430
East Millinocket (04430)
1,728 residents
- 04460
Medway (04460)
1,419 residents
- 04733 221
Benedicta (04733)
221 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04460 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04460 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04733
Benedicta (04733)
$59,050 median income
- 04460
Medway (04460)
$49,583 median income
- 04430
East Millinocket (04430)
$42,011 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04460, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,419 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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