Baileyville, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04694
Washington County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,376
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,417
- Median income Near-median income area
- $130,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baileyville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04694 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04694 covers 339.4 square miles in Baileyville, Washington County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,376 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04694 reports a modest median household income of $65,417 (11% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,401. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,000 (54% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $874; owner occupancy is 87.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is 14 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 04694 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 04694
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baileyville, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04694.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 04694, Baileyville, 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
2,376
Population
339.4
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04694?
51.5
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
6.1%
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?
$65,417
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$35,401
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
14.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04694 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Baileyville, 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)
$65,417 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
1,421housing units
1,421
Total Housing Units
999
Occupied Units
422
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,000
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$874
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 41 business establishments in ZIP 04694, employing approximately 911 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,838,000.
41
Businesses
911
Employees
$55.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 9.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.3% |
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 04694 vs 04657 →
ZIP 04694 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04694
Baileyville (04694)
2,376 residents
- 04668
Princeton (04668)
1,680 residents
- 04657 363
Meddybemps (04657)
363 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04694 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04694 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04694
Baileyville (04694)
$65,417 median income
- 04657
Meddybemps (04657)
$49,191 median income
- 04668
Princeton (04668)
$48,720 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04694 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 04694, 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 (2,376 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 04694 in?
ZIP code 04694 (Baileyville) 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 04694?
ZIP code 04694 in Baileyville, ME has a population of 2,376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04694?
The median household income in ZIP 04694 is $65,417, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04694?
The median home value in ZIP 04694 is $130,000, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04694?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04694 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04694?
ZIP code 04694 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 911 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04694?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04694 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04694?
In ZIP code 04694, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 04694?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04694 is 14.3 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 04694?
In ZIP code 04694, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04694?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04694 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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