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 Low-density area
- $61,563
- Median income Below-median income area
- $183,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Enfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd 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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,209. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 0.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $183,700 (35% below the average Maine ZIP); owner occupancy is 94.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Penobscot County, so 04493 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 04493
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Enfield, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04493.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 04493?
51.1
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
2.5%
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?
$61,563
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$33,209
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04493 ranks among Maine ZIPs
West Enfield, 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)
$61,563 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
1,273housing units
1,273
Total Housing Units
848
Occupied Units
425
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,700
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04493 vs 04475 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04475 | Passadumkeag, ME | 418 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04493, 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 (1,967 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 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.
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