East Machias, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04630
Washington County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,398
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,857
- Median income Below-median income area
- $211,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Machias pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04630 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04630 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Machias, Washington County, Maine, home to just 1,398 residents across 229.2 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04630 reports a modest median household income of $57,857 (21% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,577. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $211,300 (25% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $907; owner occupancy is 83.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 04630 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 04630
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Machias, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04630.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 04630, East Machias, 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
1,398
Population
229.2
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04630?
42.8
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
4.1%
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?
$57,857
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$32,577
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04630 ranks among Maine ZIPs
East Machias, 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)
$57,857 27th percentile higher than 27% of 395 Maine ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maine ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
742housing units
742
Total Housing Units
530
Occupied Units
212
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,300
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$907
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 04630, employing approximately 266 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,871,000.
33
Businesses
266
Employees
$10.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 18.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.1% |
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 04630 vs 04654 →
ZIP 04630 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04654
Machias (04654)
3,424 residents
- 04630
East Machias (04630)
1,398 residents
- 04657 363
Meddybemps (04657)
363 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04630 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04630 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04630
East Machias (04630)
$57,857 median income
- 04657
Meddybemps (04657)
$49,191 median income
- 04654
Machias (04654)
$48,838 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04630 ranks the highest 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 04630, 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 (1,398 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 04630 in?
ZIP code 04630 (East Machias) 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 04630?
ZIP code 04630 in East Machias, ME has a population of 1,398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04630?
The median household income in ZIP 04630 is $57,857, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04630?
The median home value in ZIP 04630 is $211,300, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04630?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04630 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04630?
ZIP code 04630 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 266 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04630?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04630 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04630?
In ZIP code 04630, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 04630?
In ZIP code 04630, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04630?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04630 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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