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Winterport, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04496

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

3,757
41/sq mi
$98,333
Median income
$283,000
Median home value
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Winterport pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04496 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04496 covers 92.1 square miles in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,757 residents on file, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04496 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,333 (34% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $54,011. Poverty here runs at 5.7%, with unemployment measured at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $283,000 (0% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 91.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04496, plus 6 more within Waldo County, give a clearer read than the 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 04496

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winterport, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04496.

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 04496, Winterport, 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

3,757

Population

92.1

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04496?

42.3

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$98,333

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$54,011

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04496 ranks nationally

Winterport, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,333 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,752

Total Housing Units

1,696

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$283,000

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+15.0%

YoY Change (2023)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04496 have increased 15.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +9.7% 160
2020 +3.8% 166
2021 +10.7% 184
2022 +32.9% 245
2023 +15.0% 281

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 04496, employing approximately 324 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,678,000.

68

Businesses

324

Employees

$15.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 22.1%
Retail trade 9 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 8 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.3%
Manufacturing 4 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 4.4%

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 04496 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04496 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04496 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04496 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04438 Frankfort, ME 1,124 4.1 mi
04444 Hampden, ME 8,824 5.0 mi
04981 Stockton Springs, ME 2,316 9.1 mi
04951 Monroe, ME 906 7.5 mi
04474 Orrington, ME 3,733 7.6 mi
04419 Carmel, ME 2,794 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Waldo County

04915 standard
Belfast, ME
Pop: 8,806
04849 standard
Lincolnville, ME
Pop: 3,684
04974 standard
Searsport, ME
Pop: 2,611
04981 standard
Stockton Springs, ME
Pop: 2,316
04988 standard
Unity, ME
Pop: 2,134
04952 standard
Morrill, ME
Pop: 1,829

Related Areas

Waldo County Winterport, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04496 in? ▼
ZIP code 04496 (Winterport) is located in Waldo County, Maine. Waldo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waldo-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04496? ▼
ZIP code 04496 in Winterport, ME has a population of 3,757 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04496? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04496 is $98,333, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04496? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04496 is $283,000, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04496? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04496 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04496? ▼
ZIP code 04496 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 324 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04496? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04496 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04496? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04496 increased by 15.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04496? ▼
In ZIP code 04496, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% 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 04496? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04496 is 31.7 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 04496? ▼
In ZIP code 04496, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04496? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04496 is 5.7% 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.