04631 ZIP Code — Eastport, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04631 is located in Eastport, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 3.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04631

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 $120,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,919. 60% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 04631 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,211

population

3.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04631 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04631

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04631. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eastport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04691 Whiting (5.5 mi) 04667 Perry (6.3 mi) 04652 Lubec (9.2 mi) 04666 Pembroke (11.4 mi) 04671 Robbinston (12.5 mi) 04628 Dennysville (13.5 mi) 04619 Calais (17.8 mi) 04626 Cutler (19 mi) 04657 Meddybemps (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,211
Population density	333 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	3.64 sq mi
Water area	8.70 sq mi
Latitude	44.9199
Longitude	-67.0154
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	54.9%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,211

Population

333

People per sq mi

63.9

Median age

$44,919

Median household income

$34,609

Per capita income

$120,300

Median home value

$438

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

913

Housing units

35.1%

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

145

65–74

185

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	152	12.6%
18 and over	1,059	87.4%
65 and over	542	44.8%
Median age	63.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Two or more races 3.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,116	92.2%
Two or more races	43	3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	3.3%
Black or African American	12	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$44,919

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 12.6%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,300
Median rent / month	$438
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	41.2%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	9.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	53.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	41.4%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	49.3%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	27.3%
Fuel oil	50.2%
Wood	10.9%
Solar	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	296	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	28	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	116	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	172	28.1%
Households with children under 18	79	12.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	358	58.5%
Average household size	1.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	19.5%
Married	60.5%	49.2%
Separated	1.0%	0.5%
Widowed	6.3%	13.7%
Divorced	14.4%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 15.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	35.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	4.2%
Kindergarten	13	7.7%
Elementary school	89	53.0%
High school	42	25.0%
College / grad school	17	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Retail trade 9.4%

Professional & management 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 6.6%

Other services 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Public administration 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.2%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.7%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	7.2%
Work from home	19.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.8

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 2.7%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 16.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.1%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	45.3%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	9.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.7%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.7%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.2%
Public insurance	58.7%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	27.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,187	98.0%
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)	1,184	97.8%
Born in same state	1,156	95.5%
Born in different state	534	44.1%
Foreign born	28	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	27	2.2%
Not a US citizen	10	37.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	220	18.2%
Italian	188	15.5%
Arab	137	11.3%
Polish	27	2.2%
German	25	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	0.5%
Norwegian	6	0.5%
English	4	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.5%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04631

What city is ZIP code 04631 in?

ZIP code 04631 is primarily assigned to Eastport, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04631 in?

ZIP code 04631 falls within Washington County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04631 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 04631 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04631 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 04631 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04631 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 04631 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04631?

The median home value in ZIP code 04631 is $120,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 04631 in?

ZIP code 04631 observes the EST timezone.