PlainZIP

Wesley, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04686

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

114
0/sq mi
$52,353
Median income
$69,700
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wesley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04686 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04686 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wesley, Washington County, Maine, home to just 114 residents across 285.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04686 reports a modest median household income of $52,353 (29% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $28,117. 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.0%. Median home value sits at $69,700 (75% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the Maine and national benchmarks above rather than reading 04686's numbers in isolation.

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 →

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 04686, Wesley, 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

114

Population

285.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04686?

37.4

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
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 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$52,353

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$28,117

Per Capita Income

33.8%

Poverty Rate

12.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04686 ranks nationally

Wesley, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,353 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

289

Total Housing Units

142

Occupied Units

147

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$69,700

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

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Related Areas

Washington County Wesley, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04686 in? ▼
ZIP code 04686 (Wesley) 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 04686? ▼
ZIP code 04686 in Wesley, ME has a population of 114 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04686? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04686 is $52,353, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04686? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04686 is $69,700, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04686? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04686 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04686? ▼
In ZIP code 04686, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 04686? ▼
In ZIP code 04686, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04686? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04686 is 33.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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