Unity, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04988
Waldo County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,134
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,929
- Median income Near-median income area
- $203,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Unity pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04988 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04988 covers 128.6 square miles in Unity, Waldo County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,134 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04988 reports a modest median household income of $62,929 (14% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,250. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $203,600 (28% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $873; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waldo County, so 04988 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 04988
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Unity, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04988.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 04988, Unity, 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
2,134
Population
128.6
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04988?
27.8
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
3.7%
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?
$62,929
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$23,250
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04988 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Unity, 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)
$62,929 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
828housing units
828
Total Housing Units
588
Occupied Units
240
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,600
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$873
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 04988, employing approximately 552 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,195,000.
52
Businesses
552
Employees
$28.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 6 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.8% |
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 04988 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04988
Unity (04988)
2,134 residents
- 04910
Albion (04910)
2,041 residents
- 04941
Freedom (04941)
1,751 residents
- 04986
Thorndike (04986)
1,721 residents
- 04922
Burnham (04922)
1,164 residents
- 04987
Troy (04987)
1,030 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04988 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04988 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04986
Thorndike (04986)
$71,833 median income
- 04941
Freedom (04941)
$65,662 median income
- 04988
Unity (04988)
$62,929 median income
- 04910
Albion (04910)
$62,361 median income
- 04922
Burnham (04922)
$59,261 median income
- 04987
Troy (04987)
$44,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04988 ranks #3 of 6 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 04988, 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 (2,134 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 04988 in?
ZIP code 04988 (Unity) 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 04988?
ZIP code 04988 in Unity, ME has a population of 2,134 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04988?
The median household income in ZIP 04988 is $62,929, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04988?
The median home value in ZIP 04988 is $203,600, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04988?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04988 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04988?
ZIP code 04988 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 552 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04988?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04988 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (6), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04988?
In ZIP code 04988, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 04988?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04988 is 21.7 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 04988?
In ZIP code 04988, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04988?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04988 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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