Cherryfield, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04622

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

1,412
2/sq mi
$43,854
Median income
$165,900
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cherryfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04622 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04622 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 672.4 square miles in Cherryfield, Washington County, Maine. The area is home to 1,412 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 04622 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04622 sits at $43,854 (40% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $31,926. The poverty rate stands at 21.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $165,900 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $428 per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04622 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 04622 sits relative to Maine and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 04622

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04622.

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 04622, Cherryfield, 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

1,412

Population

672.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04622?

57.3

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$43,854

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$31,926

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04622 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,854 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,161

Total Housing Units

505

Occupied Units

656

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$165,900

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$428

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 04622, employing approximately 320 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,062,000.

29

Businesses

320

Employees

$17.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 20.7%
Construction 5 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 17.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04622 in?
ZIP code 04622 (Cherryfield) 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 04622?
ZIP code 04622 in Cherryfield, ME has a population of 1,412 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04622?
The median household income in ZIP 04622 is $43,854, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04622?
The median home value in ZIP 04622 is $165,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04622?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04622 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04622?
ZIP code 04622 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 320 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04622?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04622 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04622?
In ZIP code 04622, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04622?
In ZIP code 04622, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04622?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04622 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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