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Washburn, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04786

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

1,970
11/sq mi
$55,326
Median income
$115,100
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04786 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04786 covers 182.4 square miles in Washburn, Aroostook County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,970 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04786 reports a modest median household income of $55,326 (25% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $30,989. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. Median home value sits at $115,100 (59% below the state average), median rent at $492 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 04786 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Aroostook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 04786, Washburn, 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

1,970

Population

182.4

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04786?

49.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$55,326

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$30,989

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04786 ranks nationally

Washburn, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,326 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

853

Total Housing Units

726

Occupied Units

127

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$115,100

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$492

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 04786, employing approximately 200 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,179,000.

16

Businesses

200

Employees

$9.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 18.8%

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 04786 vs 04757 →

ZIP 04786 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 04786 ranks #2 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 04786 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 04786 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
04757 Mapleton, ME 2,870 8.9 mi
04766 Perham, ME 386 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Aroostook County

04730 standard
Houlton, ME
Pop: 9,992
04736 standard
Caribou, ME
Pop: 9,876
04769 standard
Presque Isle, ME
Pop: 9,692
04743 standard
Fort Kent, ME
Pop: 4,676
04742 standard
Fort Fairfield, ME
Pop: 3,496
04756 standard
Madawaska, ME
Pop: 3,344

Related Areas

Aroostook County Washburn, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04786 in? ▼
ZIP code 04786 (Washburn) is located in Aroostook County, Maine. Aroostook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/aroostook-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04786? ▼
ZIP code 04786 in Washburn, ME has a population of 1,970 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04786? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04786 is $55,326, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04786? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04786 is $115,100, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04786? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04786 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04786? ▼
ZIP code 04786 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 200 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04786? ▼
In ZIP code 04786, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 04786? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04786 is 22.6 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 04786? ▼
In ZIP code 04786, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04786? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04786 is 11.4% 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.