04654 ZIP Code — Machias, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04654 is located in Machias, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 120.78 square miles and serves a population of 3,385 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04654

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 $144,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $46,215. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 04654 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,385

population

120.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04654 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04654

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04654. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Machias	Acceptable
Machias	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04686 Wesley (7.7 mi) 04648 Jonesboro (8.8 mi) 04630 East Machias (9.9 mi) 04623 Columbia Falls (10 mi) 04655 Machiasport (12.8 mi) 04628 Dennysville (15 mi) 04649 Jonesport (16.1 mi) 04606 Addison (16.7 mi) 04657 Meddybemps (17 mi) 04626 Cutler (18.6 mi) 04643 Harrington (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,385
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	120.78 sq mi
Water area	13.13 sq mi
Latitude	44.7951
Longitude	-67.5709
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	55.6%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,385

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$46,215

Median household income

$26,149

Per capita income

$144,900

Median home value

$667

Median monthly rent

69.8%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

11.8%

Unemployment

1,540

Housing units

26.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

144

10–14

151

162

15–19

171

20–24

100

25–34

105

248

35–44

262

125

45–54

132

140

55–59

148

129

60–64

136

187

65–74

198

114

75–84

120

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	724	21.4%
18 and over	2,661	78.6%
65 and over	732	21.6%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Two or more races 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,105	90.2%
Two or more races	151	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	74	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	59	1.7%
Black or African American	43	1.2%
Asian	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 12.5%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	12.5%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$46,215

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,900
Median rent / month	$667
Owner occupied	69.8%
Renter occupied	30.2%
Vacant	32.1%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	28.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	20.0%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	30.4%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.0%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	14.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	11.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Fuel oil	60.8%
Wood	12.9%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	526	40.0%
Cohabiting couple	82	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	305	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	402	30.6%
Households with children under 18	332	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	490	37.3%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	25.9%
Married	43.8%	40.7%
Separated	0.7%	2.0%
Widowed	4.7%	12.8%
Divorced	16.5%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	2.7%
Kindergarten	34	3.6%
Elementary school	403	42.5%
High school	218	23.0%
College / grad school	267	28.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.8%

Retail trade 10.2%

Professional & management 9.2%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Other services 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	30.5%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.9%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	15.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 24.8%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 51.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	12.4%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	390	14.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	22.8%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.9%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,264	96.4%
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)	3,324	98.2%
Born in same state	3,302	97.5%
Born in different state	2,147	63.4%
Foreign born	22	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	61	1.8%
Not a US citizen	48	78.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	658	19.4%
Italian	410	12.1%
Arab	229	6.8%
German	162	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	0.8%
Polish	14	0.4%
Norwegian	9	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04654

What city is ZIP code 04654 in?

ZIP code 04654 is primarily assigned to Machias, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04654 in?

ZIP code 04654 falls within Washington County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04654?

22% of residents in ZIP code 04654 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04654 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 04654 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04654 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 04654 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04654?

The median home value in ZIP code 04654 is $144,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 04654 in?

ZIP code 04654 observes the EST timezone.