04657 ZIP Code — Meddybemps, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04657 is located in Meddybemps, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 78.92 square miles and serves a population of 322 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04657

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 $257,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,500. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04657 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

322

population

78.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04657 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04657

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04657. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meddybemps	Acceptable
Meddybemps	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04666 Pembroke (8.4 mi) 04694 Baileyville (8.6 mi) 04628 Dennysville (11.4 mi) 04671 Robbinston (11.7 mi) 04619 Calais (12.1 mi) 04667 Perry (14.2 mi) 04668 Princeton (14.6 mi) 04630 East Machias (16.9 mi) 04654 Machias (17 mi) 04691 Whiting (18.9 mi) 04652 Lubec (19.7 mi) 04631 Eastport (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	322
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	78.92 sq mi
Water area	9.14 sq mi
Latitude	45.0091
Longitude	-67.3990
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	49.0%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

322

Population

People per sq mi

53.1

Median age

$52,500

Median household income

$34,620

Per capita income

$257,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

410

Housing units

26.4%

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	47	14.6%
18 and over	275	85.4%
65 and over	100	31.1%
Median age	53.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 1.2%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	311	95.4%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.2%
Asian	4	1.2%
Other race	4	1.2%
Two or more races	3	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 22.0%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 29.3%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	22.0%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	4.0%
$100k–$150k	29.3%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
Median income	$52,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 36.8%

$300k–$500k 21.1%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$257,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	64.9%
Single-family detached	93.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	38.4%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	6.0%
Propane / LP gas	48.7%
Fuel oil	27.3%
Wood	16.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	79	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	6	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	42	28.0%
Households with children under 18	32	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	44.0%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	17.5%
Married	59.6%	55.2%
Separated	0.7%	2.1%
Widowed	5.7%	11.9%
Divorced	9.9%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 23.4%

Some college, no degree 29.9%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	29.7%
High school	15	40.5%
College / grad school	11	29.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Public administration 22.1%

Transportation & utilities 17.7%

Construction 11.5%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Retail trade 3.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	26.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.4%
Government	36.3%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.6

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.4%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	18.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	301	93.5%
Spanish	4	1.3%
Other Indo-European	4	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	288	89.4%
Born in same state	279	86.6%
Born in different state	178	55.3%
Foreign born	9	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	34	10.6%
Not a US citizen	27	79.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	91	28.3%
Italian	44	13.7%
Arab	17	5.3%
German	13	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	2.5%
Polish	5	1.6%
Dutch	2	0.6%
Norwegian	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04657

What city is ZIP code 04657 in?

ZIP code 04657 is primarily assigned to Meddybemps, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04657 in?

ZIP code 04657 falls within Washington County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04657 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 04657 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 04657 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 04657 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04657 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 04657 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04657 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 04657 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04657 in?

ZIP code 04657 observes the EST timezone.