City

East Machias, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maine

👥1,294Population
💰$56,875Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$180,800Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.2%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.4%
Asian0.7%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.9%)
HS Graduate254 (29.6%)
Some College152 (17.7%)
Associates99 (11.6%)
Bachelors85 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree259 (30.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College17.7%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,875 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$180,800 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units775
Vacant Units218

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About East Machias, ME

East Machias is a city in Maine, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,294 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, East Machias is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,875 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in East Machias is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Machias is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.51%).

East Machias, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in East Machias
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04630 1,294 $56,875 $180,800 $864 5.9% 40.1% 80.8%