04658 ZIP Code — Milbridge, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04658 is located in Milbridge, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 23.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,369 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04658

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 $194,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,594. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 04658 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,369

population

23.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04658 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04658

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04658. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milbridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04643 Harrington (3.8 mi) 04680 Steuben (5 mi) 04606 Addison (8.7 mi) 04624 Corea (9.8 mi) 04607 Gouldsboro (10.2 mi) 04669 Prospect Harbor (10.8 mi) 04622 Cherryfield (12.6 mi) 04623 Columbia Falls (13.3 mi) 04613 Birch Harbor (13.3 mi) 04649 Jonesport (15.1 mi) 04693 Winter Harbor (15.4 mi) 04677 Sorrento (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,369
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	23.81 sq mi
Water area	18.63 sq mi
Latitude	44.5345
Longitude	-67.8689
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	45.9%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,369

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$58,594

Median household income

$31,063

Per capita income

$194,900

Median home value

$742

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

19.9%

Poverty rate

11.3%

Unemployment

794

Housing units

27.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

106

45–54

112

55–59

60–64

128

65–74

134

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	239	17.5%
18 and over	1,130	82.5%
65 and over	405	29.6%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.8%

Black or African American 6.8%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,187	82.8%
Black or African American	98	6.8%
Two or more races	66	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	65	4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.8%
Other race	4	0.3%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$58,594

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 29.9%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,900
Median rent / month	$742
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	39.7%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	38.2%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	69.7%
Wood	14.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	268	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	42	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	116	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	119	21.8%
Households with children under 18	95	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	251	46.1%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	26.1%
Married	52.5%	46.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	15.7%
Divorced	10.6%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	9.2%
Kindergarten	23	9.2%
Elementary school	100	40.2%
High school	59	23.7%
College / grad school	44	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.6%

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Retail trade 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Professional & management 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Other services 3.0%

Construction 2.8%

Information 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	24.0%
Production & transportation	29.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.8%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	30.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.0%
Carpool	30.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	13.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 19.9%

Under 18 years 26.8%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 13.1%

Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	13.8%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.1%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,315	96.1%
Spanish	74	5.6%
Other Indo-European	70	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,338	97.7%
Born in same state	1,328	97.0%
Born in different state	909	66.4%
Foreign born	10	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	31	2.3%
Not a US citizen	10	32.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	284	20.7%
Italian	153	11.2%
Arab	122	8.9%
German	25	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.4%
Irish	2	0.1%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	81.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04658

What city is ZIP code 04658 in?

ZIP code 04658 is primarily assigned to Milbridge, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04658 in?

ZIP code 04658 falls within Washington County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04658 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 04658 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04658?

20% of residents in ZIP code 04658 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04658 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 04658 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04658 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 04658 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04658 in?

ZIP code 04658 observes the EST timezone.