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Monroe, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04951

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

906
9/sq mi
$81,300
Median income
$220,300
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monroe pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04951 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04951 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monroe, Waldo County, Maine, home to just 906 residents across 104.1 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04951 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,300 (11% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $36,700. Poverty here runs at 11.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $220,300 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,165 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is -. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Waldo County, so you can benchmark 04951 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 04951

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroe, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04951.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 04951, Monroe, 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

906

Population

104.1

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04951?

43.5

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$81,300

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$36,700

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04951 ranks nationally

Monroe, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,300 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

470

Total Housing Units

422

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$220,300

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,165

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 04951, employing approximately 78 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,377,000.

22

Businesses

78

Employees

$3.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 31.8%
Retail trade 4 18.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 04951 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 04951 ranks #8 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 04951 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 04951 ranks #3 of 8 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
04921 Brooks, ME 1,593 5.0 mi
04438 Frankfort, ME 1,124 6.4 mi
04915 Belfast, ME 8,806 9.8 mi
04932 Dixmont, ME 1,181 7.4 mi
04496 Winterport, ME 3,757 7.5 mi
04444 Hampden, ME 8,824 9.5 mi
04974 Searsport, ME 2,611 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Waldo County

04915 standard
Belfast, ME
Pop: 8,806
04496 standard
Winterport, ME
Pop: 3,757
04849 standard
Lincolnville, ME
Pop: 3,684
04974 standard
Searsport, ME
Pop: 2,611
04981 standard
Stockton Springs, ME
Pop: 2,316
04988 standard
Unity, ME
Pop: 2,134

Related Areas

Waldo County Monroe, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04951 in? ▼
ZIP code 04951 (Monroe) is located in Waldo County, Maine. Waldo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waldo-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04951? ▼
ZIP code 04951 in Monroe, ME has a population of 906 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04951? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04951 is $81,300, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04951? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04951 is $220,300, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04951? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04951 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04951? ▼
ZIP code 04951 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 78 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04951? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04951 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04951? ▼
In ZIP code 04951, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 04951? ▼
In ZIP code 04951, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04951? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04951 is 11.3% 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.