Meddybemps, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04657

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

363
1/sq mi
$49,191
Median income
$220,600
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Meddybemps 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
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04657 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04657 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 259.3 square miles in Meddybemps, Washington County, Maine. The area is home to 363 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04657 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04657 sits at $49,191 (33% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $33,663. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $220,600 (22% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04657 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 04657 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04657, Meddybemps, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

363

Population

259.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04657?

59.6

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$49,191

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$33,663

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04657 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,191 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 42.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

405

Total Housing Units

173

Occupied Units

232

Vacant Units

1.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.5%
Renter 7.5%

$220,600

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 04657, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,000.

3

Businesses

6

Employees

$27K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 04657 vs 04630 →

ZIP 04657 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 04657 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 04657 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 04657 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
04630 East Machias, ME 1,398 9.3 mi
04694 Baileyville, ME 2,376 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04657 in?
ZIP code 04657 (Meddybemps) 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 04657?
ZIP code 04657 in Meddybemps, ME has a population of 363 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04657?
The median household income in ZIP 04657 is $49,191, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04657?
The median home value in ZIP 04657 is $220,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04657?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04657 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04657?
ZIP code 04657 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04657?
In ZIP code 04657, 42.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 04657?
In ZIP code 04657, approximately 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04657?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04657 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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