04061 ZIP Code — North Waterboro, ME

York County, Maine

ZIP code 04061 is located in North Waterboro, Maine, within York County. It covers approximately 20.08 square miles and serves a population of 2,909 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04061

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,487.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 04061 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

2,909

population

20.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Waterboro	Acceptable
North Waterboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04048 Limerick (4 mi) 04030 East Waterboro (4.1 mi) 04087 Waterboro (4.9 mi) 04042 Hollis Center (6.4 mi) 04049 Limington (6.8 mi) 04095 West Newfield (7.5 mi) 04076 Shapleigh (7.9 mi) 04020 Cornish (9.2 mi) 04002 Alfred (10.2 mi) 04093 Buxton (10.5 mi) 04085 Steep Falls (10.7 mi) 04047 Parsonsfield (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,909
Population density	145 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	20.08 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	43.6370
Longitude	-70.7449
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	32.0%	35.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	34.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	24.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	5.8%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,909

Population

145

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$81,487

Median household income

$31,470

Per capita income

$197,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.9%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,095

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

144

5–9

112

172

10–14

133

164

15–19

127

104

20–24

168

25–34

130

227

35–44

175

190

45–54

147

171

55–59

133

131

60–64

101

65–74

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	885	30.4%
18 and over	2,024	69.6%
65 and over	130	4.5%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Two or more races 3.5%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,736	90.6%
Hispanic or Latino	111	3.7%
Two or more races	105	3.5%
Other race	47	1.6%
Black or African American	20	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.0%	35.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	34.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	24.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	5.8%	4.9%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	29.4%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$81,487

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 39.8%

$200k–$300k 30.9%

$300k–$500k 16.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.9%
Renter occupied	4.1%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	93.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	26.9%
1990–1999	28.5%
1980–1989	27.5%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	52.8%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	70.2%
Wood	6.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	520	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	149	15.3%
Male householder, no spouse	259	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	45	4.6%
Households with children under 18	357	36.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	10.4%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	37.3%
Married	46.7%	52.2%
Separated	2.5%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	0.0%
Divorced	18.0%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 32.5%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.0%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	4.2%
Kindergarten	21	2.5%
Elementary school	489	58.4%
High school	205	24.5%
College / grad school	87	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.5%

Retail trade 17.9%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Professional & management 8.6%

Construction 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 2.4%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.8%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.5%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.0

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 28.8%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 39.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.4%
Retirement income	9.7%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	25.7%
High cholesterol	25.8%
Diabetes	6.3%
Heart disease	4.1%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	21.2%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	312	15.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.6%
Public insurance	24.2%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,739	94.2%
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)	2,902	99.8%
Born in same state	2,876	98.9%
Born in different state	2,116	72.7%
Foreign born	26	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.2%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	623	21.4%
German	592	20.4%
French	299	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	55	1.9%
English	30	1%
Dutch	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04061

What city is ZIP code 04061 in?

ZIP code 04061 is primarily assigned to North Waterboro, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04061 in?

ZIP code 04061 falls within York County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04061 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 04061 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is ZIP code 04061 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 04061 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04061?

16% of residents in ZIP code 04061 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04061 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 04061 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04061 in?

ZIP code 04061 observes the EST timezone.