| ZIP Code | 04901 |
|---|---|
| City | Waterville |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Kennebec County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 115 ft |
| Latitude | 44.541078 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.573081 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.0 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 182 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,166 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 2,057 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 2,253 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,973 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,790 (29.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,122 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,800 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $957/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,084 |
| Vacant Units | 829 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,084 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 829 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 04901 is located in Waterville, Maine, within Kennebec County. With a population of 27,431, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38 years. Economically, 04901 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,122 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04901 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $188,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $957 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.0%) and renters (42.0%). Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 04901 is primarily White (90.86%). Residents are well-educated — 41.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04901 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 04901 in Waterville, ME is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 27,431 residents, a median household income of $54,122, and a median home value of $188,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.