ZIP Code 04901
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Waterville · Kennebec County · Maine
- Population
- 26,248
- Median income
- $57,403
- Median home value
- $204,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.4%
- Land area
- 204.1 sq mi
129/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.2
New York
ZIP code 04901 in Waterville, Maine has a population of 26,248. The median household income is $57,403, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $204,700, 26% below the US average. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 204.1 square miles in Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine. The area is home to 26,248 residents, producing a population density of 129 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 04901 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04901 sits at $57,403 (22% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $34,107. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $204,700 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $990 per month, and 60.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kennebec County, so you can benchmark 04901 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 04901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04901.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Construction
Construction
69 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04901, Waterville, 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
26,248
Population
204.1
Area (sq mi)
129
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04901?
39.2
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
3.6%
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?
$57,403
Median Household Income
-22% vs state
$34,107
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
12,296
Total Housing Units
11,451
Occupied Units
845
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,700
Median Home Value
-28% vs state
$990
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04901 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 169 |
| 2021 | +19.3% | 202 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 238 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 254 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 276 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 740 business establishments in ZIP 04901, employing approximately 15,133 people with a combined annual payroll of $685,212,000.
740
Businesses
15,133
Employees
$685.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 149 | 20.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 123 | 16.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 94 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 69 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.2% |
| Information | 15 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
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 04901 vs 04975 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04975 | Shawmut, ME | 48 | 5.0 mi |
| 04962 | North Vassalboro, ME | 125 | 5.3 mi |
| 04926 | China Village, ME | 52 | 5.7 mi |
| 04927 | Clinton, ME | 3,486 | 8.2 mi |
| 04910 | Albion, ME | 2,041 | 6.9 mi |
| 04358 | South China, ME | 4,276 | 9.6 mi |
| 04937 | Fairfield, ME | 6,645 | 7.7 mi |
| 04989 | Vassalboro, ME | 4,215 | 9.4 mi |
| 04944 | Hinckley, ME | 42 | 9.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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