04922 ZIP Code — Burnham, ME

Waldo County, Maine

ZIP code 04922 is located in Burnham, Maine, within Waldo County. It covers approximately 38.89 square miles and serves a population of 829 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04922

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,893. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 04922 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

829

population

38.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04922 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04922

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04922. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burnham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04929 Detroit (5.9 mi) 04967 Pittsfield (6.2 mi) 04927 Clinton (6.7 mi) 04988 Unity (6.8 mi) 04987 Troy (6.9 mi) 04924 Canaan (8 mi) 04969 Plymouth (10.2 mi) 04965 Palmyra (10.6 mi) 04986 Thorndike (11.5 mi) 04910 Albion (12.3 mi) 04932 Dixmont (12.8 mi) 04943 Hartland (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	829
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	38.89 sq mi
Water area	2.33 sq mi
Latitude	44.6949
Longitude	-69.3930
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	56.4%	43.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	35.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	17.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

829

Population

People per sq mi

53.9

Median age

$40,893

Median household income

$28,762

Per capita income

$151,200

Median home value

$972

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

493

Housing units

19.7%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	115	13.9%
18 and over	714	86.1%
65 and over	235	28.3%
Median age	53.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 2.9%

Two or more races 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	782	90.9%
Hispanic or Latino	31	3.6%
Other race	25	2.9%
Two or more races	19	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	43.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	35.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	17.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 21.8%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	21.8%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$40,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,200
Median rent / month	$972
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	29.3%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	23.3%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	12.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	50.1%
3 or more	15.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
Fuel oil	55.2%
Wood	18.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	161	42.7%
Cohabiting couple	43	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	84	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	89	23.6%
Households with children under 18	87	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	51.2%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	23.2%
Married	45.0%	42.9%
Separated	3.2%	1.3%
Widowed	5.8%	13.6%
Divorced	11.8%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.2%
Kindergarten	19	11.4%
Elementary school	23	13.8%
High school	65	38.9%
College / grad school	58	34.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Retail trade 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Public administration 10.4%

Professional & management 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Construction 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	17.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.7%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	5.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 25.2%

Under 18 years 33.3%

18 and over 23.9%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 38.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.0%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	15.9%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	24.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.0%
Under 18	20.0%
18–64 years	28.5%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.6%
Public insurance	62.5%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	799	96.4%
Spanish	3	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	817	98.6%
Born in same state	816	98.4%
Born in different state	515	62.1%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.4%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	114	13.8%
Italian	109	13.1%
Arab	92	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	41	4.9%
English	16	1.9%
Norwegian	10	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04922

What city is ZIP code 04922 in?

ZIP code 04922 is primarily assigned to Burnham, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04922 in?

ZIP code 04922 falls within Waldo County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04922 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 04922 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04922 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 04922 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04922?

25% of residents in ZIP code 04922 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 04922 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 04922 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 04922 in?

ZIP code 04922 observes the EST timezone.