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Jonesport, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04649

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

1,370
19/sq mi
$67,500
Median income
$142,000
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jonesport pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04649 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04649 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jonesport, Washington County, Maine, home to just 1,370 residents across 73.7 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04649 reports a modest median household income of $67,500 (8% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $39,305. Local economic indicators show a 13.5% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $142,000 (50% below the state average), median rent at $1,000 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04649, plus 6 more within Washington County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 04649

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jonesport, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04649.

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 04649, Jonesport, 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

1,370

Population

73.7

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04649?

43.7

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$67,500

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$39,305

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04649 ranks nationally

Jonesport, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,500 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

834

Total Housing Units

520

Occupied Units

314

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%

$142,000

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,000

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 46 business establishments in ZIP 04649, employing approximately 375 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,992,000.

46

Businesses

375

Employees

$16.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 8 17.4%
Retail trade 7 15.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 8.7%
Construction 3 6.5%
Manufacturing 3 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.5%
Finance and insurance 3 6.5%

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 04649 vs 04611 →

ZIP 04649 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 04649 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 04649 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 04649 ranks the highest of 4 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
04611 Beals, ME 508 5.5 mi
04648 Jonesboro, ME 580 6.8 mi
04606 Addison, ME 1,272 6.0 mi

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Related Areas

Washington County Jonesport, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04649 in? ▼
ZIP code 04649 (Jonesport) 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 04649? ▼
ZIP code 04649 in Jonesport, ME has a population of 1,370 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04649? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04649 is $67,500, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04649? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04649 is $142,000, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04649? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04649 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04649? ▼
ZIP code 04649 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 375 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04649? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04649 are: Wholesale trade (8), Retail trade (7), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04649? ▼
In ZIP code 04649, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 04649? ▼
In ZIP code 04649, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04649? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04649 is 13.5% 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.