04655 ZIP Code — Machiasport, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04655 is located in Machiasport, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 21.40 square miles and serves a population of 924 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04655

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 $185,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $58,500. 41% 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 17 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 04655 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

924

population

21.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04655 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04655

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Machiasport	Acceptable
Machiasport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04686 Wesley (5.1 mi) 04630 East Machias (7.8 mi) 04626 Cutler (9 mi) 04648 Jonesboro (9.1 mi) 04649 Jonesport (10.3 mi) 04654 Machias (12.8 mi) 04623 Columbia Falls (15.5 mi) 04606 Addison (15.7 mi) 04628 Dennysville (15.8 mi) 04652 Lubec (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	924
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	21.40 sq mi
Water area	29.53 sq mi
Latitude	44.6547
Longitude	-67.4015
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	52.0%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

924

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$58,500

Median household income

$36,357

Per capita income

$185,100

Median home value

$1,121

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

549

Housing units

26.0%

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	112	12.1%
18 and over	812	87.9%
65 and over	241	26.1%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	871	92.5%
Two or more races	37	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.9%
Black or African American	9	1%
Asian	4	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$58,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 24.7%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,100
Median rent / month	$1,121
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	41.6%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	24.0%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	29.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.1%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.4%
Fuel oil	73.7%
Wood	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	42	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	39	10.2%
Female householder, no spouse	108	28.1%
Households with children under 18	92	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	164	42.7%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	16.9%
Married	53.6%	55.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	1.4%	8.2%
Divorced	13.2%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 50.5%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	8.5%
Kindergarten	7	6.0%
Elementary school	31	26.5%
High school	14	12.0%
College / grad school	55	47.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Agriculture & mining 20.9%

Retail trade 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Other services 6.6%

Construction 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Public administration 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Professional & management 2.3%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	28.9%
Production & transportation	3.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.0%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	18.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.2%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 25.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	15.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	12.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	863	93.4%
Spanish	7	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.6%
Other languages	2	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	903	97.7%
Born in same state	877	94.9%
Born in different state	559	60.5%
Foreign born	26	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	21	2.3%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	190	20.6%
Italian	157	17%
Arab	60	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	23	2.5%
English	13	1.4%
Norwegian	8	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04655

What city is ZIP code 04655 in?

ZIP code 04655 is primarily assigned to Machiasport, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04655 in?

ZIP code 04655 falls within Washington County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04655 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 04655 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04655 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 04655 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04655 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 04655 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04655?

The median home value in ZIP code 04655 is $185,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 04655 in?

ZIP code 04655 observes the EST timezone.