04649 ZIP Code — Jonesport, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04649 is located in Jonesport, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 28.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04649

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 $136,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $47,875. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 04649 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,206

population

28.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04649 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04649

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04649. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jonesport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04606 Addison (6.6 mi) 04648 Jonesboro (7.4 mi) 04655 Machiasport (10.3 mi) 04623 Columbia Falls (11.5 mi) 04686 Wesley (11.8 mi) 04643 Harrington (12.5 mi) 04658 Milbridge (15.1 mi) 04654 Machias (16.1 mi) 04630 East Machias (16.9 mi) 04626 Cutler (18.9 mi) 04680 Steuben (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,206
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	28.51 sq mi
Water area	45.89 sq mi
Latitude	44.5617
Longitude	-67.5651
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	48.2%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,206

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$47,875

Median household income

$34,465

Per capita income

$136,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

709

Housing units

16.1%

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

106

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	209	17.3%
18 and over	997	82.7%
65 and over	314	26.0%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 2.5%

Asian 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,140	93.6%
Two or more races	30	2.5%
Asian	17	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1%
Other race	12	1%
Black or African American	7	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$47,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	36.7%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	25.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	36.2%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	39.8%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	12.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	13.7%
Fuel oil	66.9%
Wood	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	182	32.9%
Cohabiting couple	99	17.9%
Male householder, no spouse	163	29.5%
Female householder, no spouse	109	19.7%
Households with children under 18	112	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	221	40.0%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	24.8%
Married	42.1%	40.0%
Separated	2.4%	1.3%
Widowed	5.2%	20.5%
Divorced	16.1%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 50.3%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	13.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	101	55.5%
High school	31	17.0%
College / grad school	26	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 37.5%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Retail trade 9.6%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Other services 3.6%

Construction 2.9%

Professional & management 2.9%

Public administration 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	40.9%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.8%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	34.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.4%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.5%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 20.6%

18 and over 21.0%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 63.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	17.9%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	50.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.7%
Public insurance	55.8%
No insurance	20.6%
Uninsured under 19	14.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,164	96.5%
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)	1,177	97.6%
Born in same state	1,161	96.3%
Born in different state	925	76.7%
Foreign born	16	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	29	2.4%
Not a US citizen	15	51.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	496	41.1%
Italian	104	8.6%
Arab	101	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	13	1.1%
Polish	7	0.6%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04649

What city is ZIP code 04649 in?

ZIP code 04649 is primarily assigned to Jonesport, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04649 in?

ZIP code 04649 falls within Washington County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04649 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 04649 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04649 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 04649 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04649?

21% of residents in ZIP code 04649 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04649 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 04649 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04649 in?

ZIP code 04649 observes the EST timezone.