04490 ZIP Code — Topsfield, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04490 is located in Topsfield, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 178.87 square miles and serves a population of 238 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04490

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 $112,500.

Median household income is $47,031. 58% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 04490 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

238

population

178.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04490 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04490

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04490. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Topsfield	Acceptable
Topsfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04424 Danforth (8.5 mi) 04413 Brookton (12.8 mi) 04487 Springfield (16.4 mi) 04668 Princeton (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	238
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	178.87 sq mi
Water area	10.29 sq mi
Latitude	45.4252
Longitude	-67.7681
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	55.1%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

238

Population

People per sq mi

60.3

Median age

$47,031

Median household income

$40,261

Per capita income

$112,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

1.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

226

Housing units

19.1%

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	33	13.9%
18 and over	205	86.1%
65 and over	99	41.6%
Median age	60.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	232	96.3%
Two or more races	5	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	3	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	55.1%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 26.4%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	26.4%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$47,031

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 29.8%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	46.5%
Single-family detached	92.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	11.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	52.9%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	13.2%
Propane / LP gas	26.4%
Fuel oil	45.5%
Wood	12.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	14	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	34	28.1%
Female householder, no spouse	25	20.7%
Households with children under 18	18	14.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	58.7%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	9.4%
Married	46.5%	56.3%
Separated	3.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	26.0%
Divorced	22.8%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	10.0%
Elementary school	17	56.7%
High school	5	16.7%
College / grad school	5	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Transportation & utilities 17.9%

Public administration 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Retail trade 7.7%

Professional & management 7.7%

Construction 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.8%
Government	29.5%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.9%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.9

Poverty

All people 1.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.9%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	14.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	26.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.6%
Under 18	15.2%
18–64 years	22.6%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	14.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	230	96.6%
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)	229	96.2%
Born in same state	219	92.0%
Born in different state	148	62.2%
Foreign born	10	4.2%
Naturalized citizen	9	3.8%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	78	32.8%
Arab	11	4.6%
Italian	10	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	2.5%
German	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.8%
Internet access	81.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04490

What city is ZIP code 04490 in?

ZIP code 04490 is primarily assigned to Topsfield, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04490 in?

ZIP code 04490 falls within Washington County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04490 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 04490 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04490 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 04490 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04490?

The median home value in ZIP code 04490 is $112,500.

Does ZIP code 04490 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 04490 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04490 in?

ZIP code 04490 observes the EST timezone.