04606 ZIP Code — Addison, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04606 is located in Addison, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 42.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,192 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04606

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,696. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 04606 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,192

population

42.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04606 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04606

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Addison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04643 Harrington (5.9 mi) 04649 Jonesport (6.6 mi) 04623 Columbia Falls (8.4 mi) 04648 Jonesboro (8.7 mi) 04658 Milbridge (8.7 mi) 04680 Steuben (13.5 mi) 04686 Wesley (15.4 mi) 04655 Machiasport (15.7 mi) 04622 Cherryfield (16.1 mi) 04654 Machias (16.7 mi) 04624 Corea (17.6 mi) 04607 Gouldsboro (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,192
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	42.45 sq mi
Water area	37.33 sq mi
Latitude	44.5704
Longitude	-67.6987
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,192

Population

People per sq mi

54.7

Median age

$48,696

Median household income

$28,157

Per capita income

$162,200

Median home value

$588

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

27.4%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

676

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

120

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	208	17.4%
18 and over	984	82.6%
65 and over	365	30.6%
Median age	54.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Asian 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,085	87.4%
Two or more races	69	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	50	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	2%
Asian	5	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Other race	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 10.0%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	10.0%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$48,696

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 26.0%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 7.0%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,200
Median rent / month	$588
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	30.7%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	25.1%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	29.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	16.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Fuel oil	69.8%
Wood	13.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	281	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	98	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	114	21.9%
Households with children under 18	104	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	245	47.1%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	18.5%
Married	58.1%	54.7%
Separated	0.8%	0.4%
Widowed	2.8%	17.5%
Divorced	7.1%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	140	56.2%
High school	59	23.7%
College / grad school	46	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Agriculture & mining 25.1%

Retail trade 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Professional & management 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Construction 3.6%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Other services 2.7%

Public administration 2.5%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	33.7%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.6%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	33.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 27.4%

Under 18 years 59.7%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 19.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.7%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.5%
Under 18	12.5%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.0%
Public insurance	61.1%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,183	99.2%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,167	97.9%
Born in same state	1,156	97.0%
Born in different state	685	57.5%
Foreign born	11	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	25	2.1%
Not a US citizen	19	76.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	331	27.8%
Italian	161	13.5%
Arab	78	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	3.3%
German	15	1.3%
Polish	7	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	88.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04606

What city is ZIP code 04606 in?

ZIP code 04606 is primarily assigned to Addison, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04606 in?

ZIP code 04606 falls within Washington County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04606 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 04606 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04606?

27% of residents in ZIP code 04606 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04606 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 04606 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04606 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 04606 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 04606 in?

ZIP code 04606 observes the EST timezone.