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Washington County
Cherryfield, ME
04622
04622 ZIP Code — Cherryfield, ME
Washington County, Maine
ZIP code 04622 is located in
Cherryfield ,
Maine ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 318.93 square miles and serves a population of
868 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04622
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 $131,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $35,938. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 04622 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
868
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
318.93 sq mi
Water area
11.43 sq mi
Latitude
44.7019
Longitude
-67.9692
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.2%
54.4%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
20.8%
29.8%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
14.5%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.6%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$35,938
Median household income
$131,600
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 122 14.1% 18 and over 746 85.9% 65 and over 175 20.2% Median age 53.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 775 86.6% Two or more races 86 9.6% Hispanic or Latino 27 3% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.6% Asian 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.2%
54.4%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
20.8%
29.8%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
14.5%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.6%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.9% $10k–$15k 12.4% $15k–$25k 15.7% $25k–$35k 9.6% $35k–$50k 14.1% $50k–$75k 18.9% $75k–$100k 5.3% $100k–$150k 7.8% $150k–$200k 1.3% $200k+ 4.0% Median income $35,938
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $131,600 Median rent / month $330 Owner occupied 75.0% Renter occupied 25.0% Vacant 68.2% Single-family detached 84.3% Large apartment buildings 0.5% Mobile homes 7.8% Median rooms 3.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.29
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.8% 2000–2009 16.3% 1990–1999 16.5% 1980–1989 11.6% 1970–1979 13.1% 1960–1969 6.3% 1950–1959 3.0% 1940–1949 3.2% 1939 or earlier 25.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 9.5% 1 bedroom 21.3% 2 bedrooms 35.6% 3 bedrooms 25.5% 4 bedrooms 4.6% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.4% 1 vehicle 34.1% 2 vehicles 39.4% 3 or more 14.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.3% Electricity 15.2% Propane / LP gas 11.6% Fuel oil 52.8% Wood 18.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 180 45.5% Cohabiting couple 26 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 102 25.8% Female householder, no spouse 88 22.2% Households with children under 18 68 17.2% Households with seniors (65+) 140 35.4% Average household size 2.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.8% 23.5% Married 46.7% 49.2% Separated 0.5% 1.4% Widowed 0.7% 9.8% Divorced 19.4% 16.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.4%
Some college, no degree
13.4%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.3% Bachelor's or higher 24.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 9 6.4% Elementary school 79 56.0% High school 44 31.2% College / grad school 9 6.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.9%
Agriculture & mining
7.5%
Professional & management
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
3.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.5% Service 20.9% Sales & office 12.8% Natural resources & construction 14.5% Production & transportation 20.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.8% Government 8.9% Self-employed 20.1% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.4% Carpool 3.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 13.5% Work from home 5.5% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 20.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
22.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.9% Retirement income 15.2% Supplemental Security 19.7% Cash public assistance 0.3% Food stamps / SNAP 31.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.1% High blood pressure 42.6% High cholesterol 37.1% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 9.7% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 33.2% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 11.7% Cancer 8.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.2% Binge drinking 13.7% No physical activity 25.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 24.0% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 14.1% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 13.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.0% Visited dentist 58.2% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 21.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 127 17.0%
Disability % Any disability 28.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 29.4% 65 and over 46.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.9% Public insurance 59.6% No insurance 11.6% Uninsured under 19 4.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 857 98.7% Spanish 27 3.2% Other Indo-European 27 3.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 834 96.1% Born in same state 824 94.9% Born in different state 438 50.5% Foreign born 10 1.2% Naturalized citizen 34 3.9% Not a US citizen 22 64.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 206 23.7% Italian 157 18.1% Arab 37 4.3%
Ancestry Count % German 6 0.7% Irish 2 0.2% Polish 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.6% Internet access 86.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04622
What city is ZIP code 04622 in?
ZIP code 04622 is primarily assigned to Cherryfield, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04622 in?
ZIP code 04622 falls within Washington County, Maine.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04622?
24% of residents in ZIP code 04622 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04622 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 04622 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04622 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 04622 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04622?
The median home value in ZIP code 04622 is $131,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 04622 in?
ZIP code 04622 observes the EST timezone.
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