Topsfield, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04490

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

273
0/sq mi
$45,893
Median income
$130,200
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04490 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04490 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 682.5 square miles in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine. The area is home to 273 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04490 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04490 sits at $45,893 (38% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $31,829. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $130,200 (54% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 95.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04490 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 04490 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04490, Topsfield, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

273

Population

682.5

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04490?

64.3

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$45,893

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$31,829

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04490 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,893 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

219

Total Housing Units

133

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

1.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.5%
Renter 4.5%

$130,200

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 04490, employing approximately 5 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,000.

3

Businesses

5

Employees

$171K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
04413 Brookton, ME 196 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04490 in?
ZIP code 04490 (Topsfield) 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 04490?
ZIP code 04490 in Topsfield, ME has a population of 273 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04490?
The median household income in ZIP 04490 is $45,893, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04490?
The median home value in ZIP 04490 is $130,200, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04490?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04490 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04490?
ZIP code 04490 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 5 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04490?
In ZIP code 04490, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 04490?
In ZIP code 04490, approximately 95.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04490?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04490 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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