04424 ZIP Code — Danforth, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04424 is located in Danforth, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 99.37 square miles and serves a population of 953 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04424

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,167. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 04424 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

953

population

99.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04424 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04424

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04424. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Danforth	Acceptable
Danforth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04490 Topsfield (8.5 mi) 04413 Brookton (10.7 mi) 04497 Wytopitlock (14.7 mi) 04487 Springfield (14.9 mi) 04451 Kingman (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	953
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	99.37 sq mi
Water area	16.53 sq mi
Latitude	45.5297
Longitude	-67.8618
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	76.5%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

953

Population

People per sq mi

51.9

Median age

$42,167

Median household income

$22,063

Per capita income

$111,100

Median home value

$540

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

883

Housing units

14.4%

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	134	14.1%
18 and over	819	85.9%
65 and over	281	29.5%
Median age	51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	933	97.7%
Two or more races	20	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.5%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 29.1%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	29.1%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	5.5%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
Median income	$42,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,100
Median rent / month	$540
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	54.1%
Single-family detached	88.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	40.9%
3 bedrooms	29.2%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	40.7%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	65.9%
Wood	18.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	239	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	66	15.0%
Male householder, no spouse	55	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	80	18.2%
Households with children under 18	77	17.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	41.6%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	14.0%
Married	57.0%	56.1%
Separated	2.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.4%
Divorced	12.4%	22.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 56.1%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	9.7%
Kindergarten	1	0.8%
Elementary school	61	49.2%
High school	27	21.8%
College / grad school	23	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 49.1%

Retail trade 15.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Public administration 6.8%

Professional & management 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Construction 3.7%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Information 1.5%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.9%
Government	30.2%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.6%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 35.1%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.5%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.4%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	25.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.6%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	30.7%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.7%
Public insurance	65.4%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	908	95.3%
Spanish	7	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	943	99.0%
Born in same state	943	99.0%
Born in different state	655	68.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.0%
Not a US citizen	8	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	124	13%
Italian	106	11.1%
Arab	89	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	55	5.8%
English	4	0.4%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04424

What city is ZIP code 04424 in?

ZIP code 04424 is primarily assigned to Danforth, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04424 in?

ZIP code 04424 falls within Washington County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04424 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 04424 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04424 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 04424 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04424?

22% of residents in ZIP code 04424 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04424?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 04424 in?

ZIP code 04424 observes the EST timezone.