| ZIP Code | 04630 |
|---|---|
| City | East Machias |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 109 ft |
| Latitude | 44.866496 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -67.474781 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 254 (29.6%) |
| Some College | 152 (17.7%) |
| Associates | 99 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 85 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 259 (30.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,875 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $180,800 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $864/mo |
| Total Units | 775 |
| Vacant Units | 218 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 775 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 218 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 04630 is located in East Machias, Maine, within Washington County. With a population of 1,294, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 04630 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,875 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04630 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $180,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $864 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 04630 is primarily White (94.51%). Residents are well-educated — 40.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.5%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04630 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 04630 in East Machias, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,294 residents, a median household income of $56,875, and a median home value of $180,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.