04623 ZIP Code — Columbia Falls, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04623 is located in Columbia Falls, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 119.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,124 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04623

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 $141,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,438. SNAP benefit usage at 17% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 04623 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,124

population

119.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04623 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04623

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04623. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbia Falls	Acceptable
Columbia Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04648 Jonesboro (6.4 mi) 04606 Addison (8.4 mi) 04643 Harrington (9.5 mi) 04654 Machias (10 mi) 04649 Jonesport (11.5 mi) 04686 Wesley (12.4 mi) 04622 Cherryfield (12.7 mi) 04658 Milbridge (13.3 mi) 04655 Machiasport (15.5 mi) 04630 East Machias (17.4 mi) 04680 Steuben (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,124
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	119.00 sq mi
Water area	1.95 sq mi
Latitude	44.6915
Longitude	-67.7119
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	50.9%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,124

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$58,438

Median household income

$28,899

Per capita income

$141,800

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

584

Housing units

22.7%

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	308	27.4%
18 and over	816	72.6%
65 and over	228	20.3%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Two or more races 4.6%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,044	88.1%
Hispanic or Latino	61	5.1%
Two or more races	54	4.6%
Other race	17	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 8.7%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	8.7%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$58,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,800
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	36.0%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	20.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	27.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.4%
1 bedroom	12.3%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	31.9%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	49.2%
3 or more	14.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	1.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.8%
Fuel oil	74.1%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	38.4%
Cohabiting couple	86	20.2%
Male householder, no spouse	77	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	99	23.3%
Households with children under 18	100	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	164	38.6%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	29.7%
Married	44.3%	39.5%
Separated	1.2%	0.7%
Widowed	5.6%	10.7%
Divorced	16.2%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	4.9%
Kindergarten	58	18.9%
Elementary school	131	42.7%
High school	59	19.2%
College / grad school	44	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Construction 9.2%

Retail trade 9.0%

Professional & management 8.8%

Other services 6.2%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 25.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	118	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	34.4%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	55.8%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,068	95.0%
Spanish	13	1.2%
Other Indo-European	13	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,100	97.9%
Born in same state	1,075	95.6%
Born in different state	838	74.6%
Foreign born	25	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	24	2.1%
Not a US citizen	11	45.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	270	24%
Italian	144	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	53	4.7%
German	28	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04623

What city is ZIP code 04623 in?

ZIP code 04623 is primarily assigned to Columbia Falls, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04623 in?

ZIP code 04623 falls within Washington County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04623 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 04623 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04623 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 04623 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04623 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 04623 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04623?

The median home value in ZIP code 04623 is $141,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 04623 in?

ZIP code 04623 observes the EST timezone.