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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
$50,163
Median income
$180,600
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $30,049. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $180,600 (36% below the state average); renters pay a median of $869 monthly, and 81.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 04623 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 04623

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia Falls, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04623.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 04623?

42.8

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$50,163

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$30,049

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04623 ranks nationally

Columbia Falls, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,163 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

682

Total Housing Units

481

Occupied Units

201

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$180,600

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04623 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 04623 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 04623 ranks #3 of 3 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
04648 Jonesboro, ME 580 8.1 mi
04643 Harrington, ME 1,018 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

04654 standard
Machias, ME
Pop: 3,424
04619 standard
Calais, ME
Pop: 3,121
04694 standard
Baileyville, ME
Pop: 2,376
04652 standard
Lubec, ME
Pop: 1,690
04668 standard
Princeton, ME
Pop: 1,680
04667 standard
Perry, ME
Pop: 1,638

Related Areas

Washington County Columbia Falls, ME Maine

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.