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West Enfield, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04493

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

1,967
11/sq mi
$61,563
Median income
$183,700
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Enfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04493 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04493 covers 172.5 square miles in West Enfield, Penobscot County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,967 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04493 reports a modest median household income of $61,563 (16% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $33,209. Poverty here runs at 7.7%, with unemployment measured at 0.6%. Housing costs here run $183,700 for a typical home value (35% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 94.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Penobscot County, so you can benchmark 04493 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 04493

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Enfield, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04493.

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 04493, West Enfield, 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

1,967

Population

172.5

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04493?

51.1

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$61,563

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$33,209

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04493 ranks nationally

West Enfield, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,563 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,273

Total Housing Units

848

Occupied Units

425

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$183,700

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 04493, employing approximately 209 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,324,000.

30

Businesses

209

Employees

$11.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 20.0%
Retail trade 6 20.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 13.3%
Manufacturing 3 10.0%

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
04475 Passadumkeag, ME 418 4.7 mi

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Related Areas

Penobscot County West Enfield, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04493 in? ▼
ZIP code 04493 (West Enfield) 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 04493? ▼
ZIP code 04493 in West Enfield, ME has a population of 1,967 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04493? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04493 is $61,563, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04493? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04493 is $183,700, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04493? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04493 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04493? ▼
ZIP code 04493 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04493? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04493 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04493? ▼
In ZIP code 04493, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04493? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04493 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04493? ▼
In ZIP code 04493, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04493? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04493 is 7.7% 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.