04630 ZIP Code — East Machias, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04630 is located in East Machias, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 89.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,377 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04630

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 $158,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,179. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 04630 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,377

population

89.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04630 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04630

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04630. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Machias	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04686 Wesley (5.5 mi) 04655 Machiasport (7.8 mi) 04628 Dennysville (8.3 mi) 04626 Cutler (9.1 mi) 04654 Machias (9.9 mi) 04648 Jonesboro (12.4 mi) 04652 Lubec (13 mi) 04691 Whiting (15.6 mi) 04666 Pembroke (16.1 mi) 04657 Meddybemps (16.9 mi) 04649 Jonesport (16.9 mi) 04623 Columbia Falls (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,377
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	89.58 sq mi
Water area	9.90 sq mi
Latitude	44.7652
Longitude	-67.3737
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	54.3%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,377

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$55,179

Median household income

$32,572

Per capita income

$158,000

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

678

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

110

45–54

112

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	307	22.3%
18 and over	1,070	77.7%
65 and over	184	13.4%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2%

Other race 1.7%

Asian 1%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,301	92.2%
Hispanic or Latino	34	2.4%
Two or more races	28	2%
Other race	24	1.7%
Asian	14	1%
Black or African American	6	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$55,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 33.5%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,000
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Fuel oil	69.1%
Wood	15.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	285	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	42	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	127	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	115	20.2%
Households with children under 18	208	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	26.7%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	28.3%
Married	60.2%	47.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	5.8%	9.4%
Divorced	8.3%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 24.5%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.5%
Kindergarten	16	5.6%
Elementary school	119	41.3%
High school	77	26.7%
College / grad school	63	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Public administration 10.3%

Retail trade 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Finance & real estate 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Construction 5.0%

Other services 5.0%

Professional & management 4.7%

Information 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.6%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 35.6%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 45.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.9%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,285	93.3%
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)	1,312	95.3%
Born in same state	1,276	92.7%
Born in different state	918	66.7%
Foreign born	36	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	65	4.7%
Not a US citizen	34	52.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	312	22.7%
Italian	250	18.2%
Arab	49	3.6%
English	20	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	15	1.1%
Irish	12	0.9%
Dutch	9	0.7%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04630

What city is ZIP code 04630 in?

ZIP code 04630 is primarily assigned to East Machias, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04630 in?

ZIP code 04630 falls within Washington County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04630 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 04630 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04630?

18% of residents in ZIP code 04630 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04630 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 04630 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04630?

The median home value in ZIP code 04630 is $158,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04630 in?

ZIP code 04630 observes the EST timezone.