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
$50,524
Median income
$163,500
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
31th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 110.6 square miles in Addison, Washington County, Maine. The area is home to 1,272 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04606 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04606 sits at $50,524 (31% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $32,680. The poverty rate stands at 22.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $163,500 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $900 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 04606 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 04606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04606.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 04606?

54.2

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$50,524

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$32,680

Per Capita Income

22.1%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04606 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,524 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

711

Total Housing Units

507

Occupied Units

204

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$163,500

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$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

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ZIP 04606 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 04606 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 04606 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 04606 ranks #5 of 5 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
04643 Harrington, ME 1,018 5.1 mi
04649 Jonesport, ME 1,370 6.0 mi
04611 Beals, ME 508 8.1 mi
04648 Jonesboro, ME 580 8.2 mi

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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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