Columbia Falls, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04623
Washington County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,054
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,163
- Median income Below-median income area
- $180,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbia Falls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04623 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04623 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbia Falls, Washington County, Maine, home to just 1,054 residents across 351.3 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04623 reports a modest median household income of $50,163 (32% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,049. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $180,600 (36% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $869; owner occupancy is 81.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 04623 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 04623
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia Falls, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04623.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 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 04623, Columbia Falls, 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
1,054
Population
351.3
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04623?
42.8
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.3%
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?
$50,163
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$30,049
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04623 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Columbia Falls, 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)
$50,163 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
682housing units
682
Total Housing Units
481
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,600
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$869
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 04623, employing approximately 255 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,506,000.
32
Businesses
255
Employees
$16.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 21.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.4% |
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 04623 vs 04648 →
ZIP 04623 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04623
Columbia Falls (04623)
1,054 residents
- 04643
Harrington (04643)
1,018 residents
- 04648
Jonesboro (04648)
580 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04623 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04623 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04643
Harrington (04643)
$64,861 median income
- 04648
Jonesboro (04648)
$63,750 median income
- 04623
Columbia Falls (04623)
$50,163 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04623 ranks #3 of 3 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 04623, 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 (1,054 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 04623 in?
ZIP code 04623 (Columbia Falls) 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 04623?
ZIP code 04623 in Columbia Falls, ME has a population of 1,054 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04623?
The median household income in ZIP 04623 is $50,163, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04623?
The median home value in ZIP 04623 is $180,600, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04623?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04623 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04623?
ZIP code 04623 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04623?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04623 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04623?
In ZIP code 04623, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 04623?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04623 is 29.1 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 04623?
In ZIP code 04623, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04623?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04623 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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