| ZIP Code | 04611 |
|---|---|
| City | Beals |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 41 ft |
| Latitude | 44.463625 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -67.622031 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23029 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs ↓ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.5% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 89 (28.2%) |
| Some College | 29 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 29 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 23 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 146 (46.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,125 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $259,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $829/mo ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 320 |
| Vacant Units | 121 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 320 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 121 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 04611 is located in Beals, Maine, within Washington County. With a population of 451, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 04611 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,125 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04611 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $259,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $829 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 04611 is primarily White (83.59%). Residents are well-educated — 53.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04611 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 04611 in Beals, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 451 residents, a median household income of $68,125, and a median home value of $259,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.