ZIP Code 04944

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Hinckley · Somerset County · Maine

Population
42

10/sq mi

Median home value
$171,600

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 24.4

Land area
4.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04944 in Hinckley, Maine has a population of 42. Median home value is $171,600, 38% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 04944 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.2 square miles in Hinckley, Somerset County, Maine. The area is home to 42 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 04944 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04944 sits at , while per-capita income is $28,839. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $171,600 (39% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04944 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 04944 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 04944, Hinckley, 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

42

Population

4.2

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 04944?

24.4

Median Age

61.4%

Male

38.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$28,839

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 31.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

38

Total Housing Units

38

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$171,600

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 04944, employing approximately 144 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,846,000.

11

Businesses

144

Employees

$6.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 5 45.5%
Wholesale trade 3 27.3%

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 04944 vs 04937 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04937 Fairfield, ME 6,645 3.9 mi
04975 Shawmut, ME 48 5.1 mi
04927 Clinton, ME 3,486 5.4 mi
04976 Skowhegan, ME 9,903 7.8 mi
04924 Canaan, ME 2,275 7.8 mi
04901 Waterville, ME 26,248 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04944 in?
ZIP code 04944 (Hinckley) is located in Somerset County, Maine. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04944?
ZIP code 04944 in Hinckley, ME has a population of 42 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04944?
The median home value in ZIP 04944 is $171,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04944?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04944 is White at 90.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04944?
ZIP code 04944 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Hinckley, ME

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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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