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Washington County
Beals, ME
04611
04611 ZIP Code — Beals, ME
Washington County, Maine
ZIP code 04611 is located in
Beals ,
Maine ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 5.62 square miles and serves a population of
513 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04611
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 $255,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($58,438) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 04611 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Beals
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
513
Population density
91 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
5.62 sq mi
Water area
21.91 sq mi
Latitude
44.4849
Longitude
-67.5918
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.5%
54.4%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
29.8%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
14.8%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.9%
1.6%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$58,438
Median household income
$255,400
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 76 14.8% 18 and over 437 85.2% 65 and over 149 29.0% Median age 41.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
Group Count % White 444 84.3% Black or African American 30 5.7% Hispanic or Latino 14 2.7% Other race 14 2.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 12 2.3% Two or more races 12 2.3% Asian 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.5%
54.4%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
29.8%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
14.8%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.9%
1.6%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.8% $10k–$15k 0.9% $15k–$25k 12.3% $25k–$35k 7.3% $35k–$50k 12.3% $50k–$75k 21.0% $75k–$100k 7.3% $100k–$150k 10.5% $150k–$200k 6.4% $200k+ 15.1% Median income $58,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $255,400 Median rent / month $807 Owner occupied 81.3% Renter occupied 18.7% Vacant 32.8% Single-family detached 84.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.1% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.39
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.4% 2000–2009 11.0% 1990–1999 16.0% 1980–1989 4.3% 1970–1979 21.8% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 6.7% 1940–1949 8.3% 1939 or earlier 19.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.2% 1 bedroom 7.1% 2 bedrooms 36.2% 3 bedrooms 35.3% 4 bedrooms 12.6% 5+ bedrooms 3.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.7% 1 vehicle 26.5% 2 vehicles 37.9% 3 or more 32.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.2% Electricity 1.4% Propane / LP gas 20.5% Fuel oil 73.5% Wood 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 116 53.0% Cohabiting couple 23 10.5% Male householder, no spouse 56 25.6% Female householder, no spouse 24 11.0% Households with children under 18 52 23.7% Households with seniors (65+) 93 42.5% Average household size 2.34
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.4% 21.6% Married 55.1% 66.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.2% 3.5% Divorced 11.3% 8.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
15.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.5% Bachelor's or higher 33.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 50 52.1% High school 13 13.5% College / grad school 33 34.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.1%
Agriculture & mining
31.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Public administration
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Professional & management
1.4%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.2% Service 4.5% Sales & office 7.6% Natural resources & construction 33.3% Production & transportation 16.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 41.7% Government 14.2% Self-employed 43.8% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.5% Carpool 10.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.4% Work from home 18.3% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 16.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
42.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.2% Retirement income 16.4% Supplemental Security 6.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 15.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.1% High blood pressure 42.3% High cholesterol 36.9% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 9.9% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 11.7% Arthritis 32.5% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 12.1% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.7% Binge drinking 14.5% No physical activity 26.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.3% Depression 24.2% Fair or poor health 18.1% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 14.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.8% Visited dentist 55.9% Cholesterol screening 88.5% Teeth loss 23.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 40 9.2%
Disability % Any disability 21.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.2% 65 and over 48.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.0% Public insurance 46.8% No insurance 15.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 494 96.3% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 497 96.9% Born in same state 497 96.9% Born in different state 427 83.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 16 3.1% Not a US citizen 15 93.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 145 28.3% Arab 66 12.9% Italian 43 8.4% Irish 7 1.4%
Ancestry Count % English 6 1.2% German 2 0.4% Polish 2 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.7% Internet access 90.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04611
What city is ZIP code 04611 in?
ZIP code 04611 is primarily assigned to Beals, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04611 in?
ZIP code 04611 falls within Washington County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04611 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 04611 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 04611 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 04611 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04611 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 04611 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04611 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 04611 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 04611 in?
ZIP code 04611 observes the EST timezone.
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