Vanceboro, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04491
Washington County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 140
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $113,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vanceboro pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04491 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04491 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vanceboro, Washington County, Maine, home to just 140 residents across 33.3 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 04491, but per-capita income is $39,285. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,500 (60% below the average Maine ZIP); owner occupancy is 93.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 04491 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 →
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 04491, Vanceboro, 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
140
Population
33.3
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04491?
58.7
Median Age
41.0%
Male
59.0%
Female
18.0%
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?
$39,285
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
130housing units
130
Total Housing Units
74
Occupied Units
56
Vacant Units
1.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,500
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04491 vs 04454 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04454 | Lambert Lake, ME | 69 | 4.7 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04491 in?
ZIP code 04491 (Vanceboro) 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 04491?
ZIP code 04491 in Vanceboro, ME has a population of 140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04491?
The median home value in ZIP 04491 is $113,500, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04491?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04491 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04491?
In ZIP code 04491, approximately 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04491?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04491 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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