Vassalboro, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04989
Kennebec County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,215
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,300
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vassalboro pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04989 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04989 (Vassalboro, ME) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 04989 covers 114.5 square miles in Vassalboro, Kennebec County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,215 residents on file, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04989 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,300 (2% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,939. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $244,300 (14% below the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $1,006; 82.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kennebec County, so 04989 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 04989
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vassalboro, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04989.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 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 04989, Vassalboro, 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
4,215
Population
114.5
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04989?
44.5
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.0%
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?
$72,300
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$40,939
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04989 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Vassalboro, 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)
$72,300 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
2,250housing units
2,250
Total Housing Units
1,960
Occupied Units
290
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,300
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,006
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 04989, employing approximately 277 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,228,000.
50
Businesses
277
Employees
$13.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 24.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 18.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.0% |
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 04989 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04901
Waterville (04901)
26,248 residents
- 04330
Augusta (04330)
26,086 residents
- 04358 4,276
South China (04358)
4,276 residents
- 04989 4,215
Vassalboro (04989)
4,215 residents
- 04363 2,575
Windsor (04363)
2,575 residents
- 04962 125
North Vassalboro (04962)
125 residents
- 04926 52
China Village (04926)
52 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04989 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04989 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04358
South China (04358)
$96,309 median income
- 04989
Vassalboro (04989)
$72,300 median income
- 04363
Windsor (04363)
$63,178 median income
- 04901
Waterville (04901)
$57,403 median income
- 04330
Augusta (04330)
$54,775 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04989 ranks #2 of 5 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 04989, 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 (4,215 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 04989 in?
ZIP code 04989 (Vassalboro) is located in Kennebec County, Maine. Kennebec County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kennebec-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04989?
ZIP code 04989 in Vassalboro, ME has a population of 4,215 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04989?
The median household income in ZIP 04989 is $72,300, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04989?
The median home value in ZIP 04989 is $244,300, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04989?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04989 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04989?
ZIP code 04989 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04989?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04989 are: Construction (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9), Wholesale trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04989?
In ZIP code 04989, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.5% 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 04989?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04989 is 30.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04989?
In ZIP code 04989, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04989?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04989 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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