Addison, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04606
Washington County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,272
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,524
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Addison pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04606 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04606 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Addison, Washington County, Maine, home to just 1,272 residents across 110.6 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04606 reports a modest median household income of $50,524 (31% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,680. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,500 (42% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $900; owner occupancy is 85.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 04606 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 04606
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Addison, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04606.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
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 04606, Addison, 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
1,272
Population
110.6
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04606?
54.2
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
3.3%
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?
$50,524
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$32,680
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04606 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Addison, 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)
$50,524 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
711housing units
711
Total Housing Units
507
Occupied Units
204
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,500
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$900
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 04606, employing approximately 72 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,279,000.
23
Businesses
72
Employees
$2.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 34.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 21.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
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 04606 vs 04643 →
ZIP 04606 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04649
Jonesport (04649)
1,370 residents
- 04606
Addison (04606)
1,272 residents
- 04643
Harrington (04643)
1,018 residents
- 04648
Jonesboro (04648)
580 residents
- 04611 508
Beals (04611)
508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04606 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04606 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04649
Jonesport (04649)
$67,500 median income
- 04643
Harrington (04643)
$64,861 median income
- 04611
Beals (04611)
$64,063 median income
- 04648
Jonesboro (04648)
$63,750 median income
- 04606
Addison (04606)
$50,524 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04606 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04606, 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 (1,272 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 04606 in?
ZIP code 04606 (Addison) 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 04606?
ZIP code 04606 in Addison, ME has a population of 1,272 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04606?
The median household income in ZIP 04606 is $50,524, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04606?
The median home value in ZIP 04606 is $163,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04606 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04606?
ZIP code 04606 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 72 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04606?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04606 are: Construction (8), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04606?
In ZIP code 04606, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 04606?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04606 is 27.3 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 04606?
In ZIP code 04606, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04606 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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