04648 ZIP Code — Jonesboro, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04648 is located in Jonesboro, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 29.78 square miles and serves a population of 593 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04648

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 $110,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,094. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 04648 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

593

population

29.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04648

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jonesboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04623 Columbia Falls (6.4 mi) 04686 Wesley (6.9 mi) 04649 Jonesport (7.4 mi) 04606 Addison (8.7 mi) 04654 Machias (8.8 mi) 04655 Machiasport (9.1 mi) 04630 East Machias (12.4 mi) 04643 Harrington (13 mi) 04658 Milbridge (16.7 mi) 04626 Cutler (17.9 mi) 04622 Cherryfield (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	593
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	29.78 sq mi
Water area	1.78 sq mi
Latitude	44.6684
Longitude	-67.5863
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	56.9%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

593

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$56,094

Median household income

$24,715

Per capita income

$110,200

Median home value

$1,053

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

287

Housing units

19.4%

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	135	22.8%
18 and over	458	77.2%
65 and over	101	17.0%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Two or more races 7.3%

Other race 2.3%

Black or African American 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	516	80.1%
Hispanic or Latino	51	7.9%
Two or more races	47	7.3%
Other race	15	2.3%
Black or African American	12	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 36.6%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	36.6%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	2.6%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$56,094

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 33.5%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,200
Median rent / month	$1,053
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	24.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	36.5%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	56.5%
3 or more	15.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Fuel oil	69.8%
Wood	13.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	23	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	20	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	76	32.8%
Households with children under 18	82	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	39.2%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.1%	23.0%
Married	45.2%	50.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	1.3%	11.1%
Divorced	15.5%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	6.3%
Kindergarten	3	2.7%
Elementary school	64	57.1%
High school	27	24.1%
College / grad school	11	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.3%

Construction 11.1%

Retail trade 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Other services 7.1%

Professional & management 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Public administration 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.5%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.1%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	27.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.5

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.3%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	26.7%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.2%
Public insurance	61.7%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	560	94.4%
Spanish	5	0.9%
Other Indo-European	5	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	575	97.0%
Born in same state	572	96.5%
Born in different state	426	71.8%
Foreign born	3	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	18	3.0%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	155	26.1%
Italian	63	10.6%
Arab	22	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	1.7%
German	7	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04648

What city is ZIP code 04648 in?

ZIP code 04648 is primarily assigned to Jonesboro, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04648 in?

ZIP code 04648 falls within Washington County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04648 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 04648 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04648?

The median home value in ZIP code 04648 is $110,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 04648?

ZIP code 04648 has an estimated population of 593 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04648?

The median household income in ZIP code 04648 is $56,094, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04648 in?

ZIP code 04648 observes the EST timezone.