| ZIP Code | 04492 |
|---|---|
| City | Waite |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 328 ft |
| Latitude | 45.336791 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -67.66879 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.4 yrs ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 25.4% ▲ 154% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.5% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 44 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 54 (37.2%) |
| Associates | 13 (9%) |
| Bachelors | 17 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 17 (11.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,750 ▼ 43% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $68,300 ▼ 76% below avg ↓ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 103 |
| Vacant Units | 19 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 103 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 19 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 04492 is located in Waite, Maine, within Washington County. With a population of 185, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.4 years. Economically, 04492 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04492 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $68,300 is well below the national average. Median home values have decreased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 04492 is primarily White (98.92%). Residents are less-educated — 23.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.4%.
About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 04492 in Waite, ME is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 185 residents, a median household income of $43,750, and a median home value of $68,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.