04626 ZIP Code — Cutler, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04626 is located in Cutler, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 46.83 square miles and serves a population of 517 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04626

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 $145,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,929. 44% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 04626 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

517

population

46.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04626 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04626

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04626. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cutler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04655 Machiasport (9 mi) 04630 East Machias (9.1 mi) 04652 Lubec (9.8 mi) 04686 Wesley (11.9 mi) 04628 Dennysville (12.7 mi) 04691 Whiting (13.5 mi) 04648 Jonesboro (17.9 mi) 04654 Machias (18.6 mi) 04649 Jonesport (18.9 mi) 04631 Eastport (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	517
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	46.83 sq mi
Water area	26.31 sq mi
Latitude	44.6875
Longitude	-67.2237
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	47.6%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

517

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$53,929

Median household income

$30,660

Per capita income

$145,300

Median home value

$1,025

Median monthly rent

95.8%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

385

Housing units

35.7%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	159	30.8%
18 and over	358	69.2%
65 and over	109	21.1%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	481	92.3%
Two or more races	20	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.8%
Other race	4	0.8%
Asian	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 17.8%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	17.8%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	13.6%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$53,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,300
Median rent / month	$1,025
Owner occupied	95.8%
Renter occupied	4.2%
Vacant	45.7%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	27.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.8%
Fuel oil	54.7%
Wood	18.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	22	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	56	26.2%
Households with children under 18	74	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	44.4%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	13.9%
Married	71.0%	63.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	14.9%
Divorced	6.3%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 27.7%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	35.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	8.1%
Kindergarten	19	17.1%
Elementary school	50	45.0%
High school	21	18.9%
College / grad school	12	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.3%

Agriculture & mining 19.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Professional & management 7.0%

Public administration 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Other services 3.7%

Construction 2.3%

Retail trade 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.4%
Government	23.4%
Self-employed	25.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	22.6%
Uninsured under 19	32.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	468	90.5%
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)	515	99.6%
Born in same state	508	98.3%
Born in different state	392	75.8%
Foreign born	7	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.4%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	105	20.3%
Arab	71	13.7%
Italian	52	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	13	2.5%
Polish	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04626

What city is ZIP code 04626 in?

ZIP code 04626 is primarily assigned to Cutler, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04626 in?

ZIP code 04626 falls within Washington County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04626 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 04626 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is ZIP code 04626 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 04626 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 04626 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 04626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04626?

The median home value in ZIP code 04626 is $145,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 04626 in?

ZIP code 04626 observes the EST timezone.