04460 ZIP Code — Medway, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04460 is located in Medway, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 76.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,200 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04460

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,200. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04460 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,200
population
76.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04460 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04460

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04460. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Medway Acceptable
Medway Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04430 East Millinocket (0.6 mi) 04462 Millinocket (9.3 mi) 04733 Benedicta (14 mi) 04459 Mattawamkeag (14.3 mi) 04777 Stacyville (15.1 mi) 04457 Lincoln (15.9 mi) 04776 Sherman (17.3 mi) 04495 Winn (17.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,200
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 76.69 sq mi
Water area 2.61 sq mi
Latitude 45.6494
Longitude -68.5790
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 65.4% 48.2% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 28.7% 30.9% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 5.3% 17.4% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 3.5% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,200
Population
16
People per sq mi
53.9
Median age
$37,200
Median household income
$25,607
Per capita income
$76,700
Median home value
$709
Median monthly rent
83.2%
Home ownership
22.1%
Poverty rate
16.0%
Unemployment
576
Housing units
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
4
37
5–9
39
40
10–14
42
21
15–19
23
3
20–24
3
30
25–34
33
76
35–44
82
89
45–54
96
73
55–59
78
67
60–64
72
108
65–74
115
24
75–84
25
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1819616.3%
18 and over1,00483.7%
65 and over28824.0%
Median age53.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%
Two or more races 2%
Black or African American 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,17497.7%
Two or more races242%
Black or African American20.2%
Hispanic or Latino20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.4% 48.2% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 28.7% 30.9% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 5.3% 17.4% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 3.5% 4.9%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 4.7%
$15k–$25k 20.9%
$25k–$35k 17.5%
$35k–$50k 11.2%
$50k–$75k 20.2%
$75k–$100k 10.7%
$100k–$150k 9.2%
$150k–$200k 1.7%
$200k+ 0.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k4.7%
$15k–$25k20.9%
$25k–$35k17.5%
$35k–$50k11.2%
$50k–$75k20.2%
$75k–$100k10.7%
$100k–$150k9.2%
$150k–$200k1.7%
$200k+0.7%
Median income$37,200

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.9%
$50k–$100k 35.1%
$100k–$150k 23.1%
$150k–$200k 7.7%
$200k–$300k 4.8%
$300k–$500k 1.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$76,700
Median rent / month$709
Owner occupied83.2%
Renter occupied16.8%
Vacant14.1%
Single-family detached65.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes29.4%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.14

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.9%
2000–20095.6%
1990–199912.9%
1980–198914.9%
1970–197929.7%
1960–196911.0%
1950–195915.0%
1940–19493.4%
1939 or earlier5.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.5%
1 bedroom3.6%
2 bedrooms41.9%
3 bedrooms32.4%
4 bedrooms16.3%
5+ bedrooms0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.2%
1 vehicle25.6%
2 vehicles55.9%
3 or more18.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity13.1%
Propane / LP gas2.2%
Fuel oil63.8%
Wood17.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family31454.3%
Cohabiting couple447.6%
Male householder, no spouse9516.4%
Female householder, no spouse12521.6%
Households with children under 1812922.3%
Households with seniors (65+)21637.4%
Average household size2.08

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married15.3%15.6%
Married61.0%58.1%
Separated2.1%0.0%
Widowed6.6%14.8%
Divorced15.0%11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 10.0%
HS graduate 49.1%
Some college, no degree 21.4%
Associate's degree 7.9%
Bachelor's degree 6.6%
Graduate / professional 2.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.9%
Bachelor's or higher9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten31.7%
Elementary school11364.9%
High school3319.0%
College / grad school2514.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.0%
Retail trade 18.1%
Manufacturing 13.0%
Professional & management 8.9%
Transportation & utilities 6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%
Construction 5.6%
Public administration 4.1%
Other services 3.8%
Finance & real estate 1.5%
Agriculture & mining 1.0%
Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.7%
Service30.8%
Sales & office24.9%
Natural resources & construction8.4%
Production & transportation9.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.1%
Government19.8%
Self-employed1.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone98.2%
Carpool1.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.1

Poverty

All people 22.1%
Under 18 years 28.1%
18 and over 20.9%
Married-couple families 19.1%
Female-led households 53.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security56.6%
Retirement income34.9%
Supplemental Security8.8%
Cash public assistance16.1%
Food stamps / SNAP23.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.8%
High blood pressure41.0%
High cholesterol37.6%
Diabetes13.4%
Heart disease10.0%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma12.6%
Arthritis32.3%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease12.7%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.6%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.8%
Depression24.5%
Fair or poor health18.8%
Poor mental health15.1%
Poor physical health13.3%
No health insurance14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.3%
Visited dentist51.3%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss27.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans878.7%
Disability%
Any disability18.9%
Under 181.5%
18–64 years20.7%
65 and over26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance50.8%
Public insurance69.8%
No insurance9.3%
Uninsured under 192.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,19299.3%
Spanish30.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,19699.7%
Born in same state1,19299.3%
Born in different state1,08690.5%
Foreign born40.3%
Naturalized citizen40.3%
Not a US citizen125.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French31926.6%
Italian12510.4%
Arab1028.5%
AncestryCount%
German514.3%
English110.9%
Polish80.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access48.2%
Internet access84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04460

What city is ZIP code 04460 in?

ZIP code 04460 is primarily assigned to Medway, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04460 in?

ZIP code 04460 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04460 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 04460 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04460?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04460?

22% of residents in ZIP code 04460 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 04460 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 04460 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 04460 in?

ZIP code 04460 observes the EST timezone.

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