| ZIP Code | 04490 |
|---|---|
| City | Topsfield |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 455 ft |
| Latitude | 45.394222 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -67.828259 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 62.8 yrs ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.78 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 83 (41.9%) |
| Some College | 32 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 12 (6.1%) |
| Bachelors | 32 (16.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 39 (19.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $47,656 ▼ 38% below avg ↓ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $116,700 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 235 |
| Vacant Units | 100 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 235 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 100 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.78 |
ZIP code 04490 is located in Topsfield, Maine, within Washington County. With a population of 240, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62.8 years. Economically, 04490 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,656 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04490 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $116,700 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 04490 is primarily White (96.67%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%. Household income has declined by 21% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 04490 in Topsfield, ME is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 240 residents, a median household income of $47,656, and a median home value of $116,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.