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Waite, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04492

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

166
1/sq mi
$63,438
Median income
$78,300
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waite pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04492 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04492 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waite, Washington County, Maine, home to just 166 residents across 118.6 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04492 reports a modest median household income of $63,438 (14% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $30,372. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Housing costs here run $78,300 for a typical home value (72% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 100.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 04492 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 04492, Waite, 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

166

Population

118.6

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04492?

52.6

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
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?

$63,438

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$30,372

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04492 ranks nationally

Waite, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,438 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

97

Total Housing Units

85

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$78,300

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 04492 vs 04668 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04668 Princeton, ME 1,680 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

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Pop: 3,424
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Pop: 3,121
04694 standard
Baileyville, ME
Pop: 2,376
04652 standard
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Pop: 1,690
04668 standard
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Pop: 1,680
04667 standard
Perry, ME
Pop: 1,638

Related Areas

Washington County Waite, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04492 in? ▼
ZIP code 04492 (Waite) 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 04492? ▼
ZIP code 04492 in Waite, ME has a population of 166 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04492? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04492 is $63,438, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04492? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04492 is $78,300, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04492? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04492 is White at 98.9%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04492? ▼
In ZIP code 04492, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04492? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04492 is 13.1% 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.