Machias, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04654
Washington County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,424
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,838
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Machias pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04654 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04654 covers 259.4 square miles in Machias, Washington County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,424 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04654 reports a modest median household income of $48,838 (34% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,537. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,600 (39% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $707; owner occupancy is 67.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 04654 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 04654
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Machias, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04654.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 04654, 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
3,424
Population
259.4
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04654?
43.8
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
1.6%
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?
$48,838
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$28,537
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04654 ranks among Maine ZIPs
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)
$48,838 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
1,907housing units
1,907
Total Housing Units
1,323
Occupied Units
584
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,600
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$707
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 136 business establishments in ZIP 04654, employing approximately 1,599 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,350,000.
136
Businesses
1,599
Employees
$90.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 21.3% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 18.4% |
| Construction | 18 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.9% |
| Information | 6 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 04654 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
- 04648 580
Jonesboro (04648)
580 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04654 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04654 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04648
Jonesboro (04648)
$63,750 median income
- 04630
East Machias (04630)
$57,857 median income
- 04654
Machias (04654)
$48,838 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04654 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 04654, 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 (3,424 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 04654 in?
ZIP code 04654 (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 04654?
ZIP code 04654 in Machias, ME has a population of 3,424 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04654?
The median household income in ZIP 04654 is $48,838, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04654?
The median home value in ZIP 04654 is $171,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04654?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04654 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04654?
ZIP code 04654 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 1,599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04654?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04654 are: Health care and social assistance (29), Retail trade (25), Construction (18). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04654?
In ZIP code 04654, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 04654?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04654 is 16.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04654?
In ZIP code 04654, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04654?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04654 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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