04694 ZIP Code — Baileyville, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04694 is located in Baileyville, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 132.75 square miles and serves a population of 2,352 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04694

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,221. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 04694 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,352

population

132.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04694 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04694

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04694. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baileyville	Acceptable
Baileyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04668 Princeton (6.8 mi) 04657 Meddybemps (8.6 mi) 04619 Calais (11.2 mi) 04671 Robbinston (14.3 mi) 04666 Pembroke (14.9 mi) 04667 Perry (19.4 mi) 04628 Dennysville (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,352
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	132.75 sq mi
Water area	16.95 sq mi
Latitude	45.1285
Longitude	-67.4510
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	49.5%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,352

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$58,221

Median household income

$28,457

Per capita income

$105,700

Median home value

$794

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

20.7%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,227

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

151

25–34

168

125

35–44

138

141

45–54

155

55–59

117

60–64

130

132

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	481	20.5%
18 and over	1,871	79.5%
65 and over	425	18.1%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Two or more races 5.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,118	87.3%
Two or more races	127	5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	88	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	73	3%
Asian	16	0.7%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$58,221

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.3%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,700
Median rent / month	$794
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	28.3%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	3.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Fuel oil	70.2%
Wood	13.8%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	385	39.0%
Cohabiting couple	148	15.0%
Male householder, no spouse	148	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	306	31.0%
Households with children under 18	307	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	307	31.1%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.2%	28.1%
Married	45.9%	38.9%
Separated	2.4%	2.8%
Widowed	3.7%	9.7%
Divorced	14.8%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	6.7%
Kindergarten	17	3.2%
Elementary school	239	45.6%
High school	153	29.2%
College / grad school	80	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Retail trade 20.0%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Construction 6.3%

Other services 5.4%

Public administration 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Professional & management 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.2

Poverty

All people 20.7%

Under 18 years 21.7%

18 and over 20.5%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 35.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	179	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	10.2%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,247	95.5%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,240	95.2%
Born in same state	2,108	89.6%
Born in different state	1,704	72.4%
Foreign born	132	5.6%
Naturalized citizen	112	4.8%
Not a US citizen	66	58.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	392	16.7%
French	344	14.6%
Arab	95	4%
German	54	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	41	1.7%
Dutch	13	0.6%
Norwegian	4	0.2%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04694

What city is ZIP code 04694 in?

ZIP code 04694 is primarily assigned to Baileyville, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04694 in?

ZIP code 04694 falls within Washington County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04694?

21% of residents in ZIP code 04694 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 04694 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 04694 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04694 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 04694 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04694?

The median home value in ZIP code 04694 is $105,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 04694 in?

ZIP code 04694 observes the EST timezone.