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Waldo County
Unity, ME
04988
04988 ZIP Code — Unity, ME
Waldo County, Maine
ZIP code 04988 is located in
Unity ,
Maine ,
within Waldo County .
It covers approximately 49.81 square miles and serves a population of
1,988 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04988
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $51,944. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 04988 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Unity
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,988
Population density
40 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
49.81 sq mi
Water area
1.98 sq mi
Latitude
44.6039
Longitude
-69.3401
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.2%
43.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
31.2%
35.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
17.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.1%
3.4%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$51,944
Median household income
$172,900
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 268 13.5% 18 and over 1,720 86.5% 65 and over 277 13.9% Median age 31.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 1,922 96.1% Two or more races 49 2.5% Hispanic or Latino 11 0.6% Black or African American 9 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 0.3% Asian 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.2%
43.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
31.2%
35.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
17.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.1%
3.4%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.0% $10k–$15k 13.1% $15k–$25k 7.1% $25k–$35k 12.8% $35k–$50k 9.1% $50k–$75k 19.7% $75k–$100k 15.8% $100k–$150k 6.8% $150k–$200k 6.0% $200k+ 2.7% Median income $51,944
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $172,900 Median rent / month $790 Owner occupied 68.6% Renter occupied 31.4% Vacant 27.3% Single-family detached 72.3% Large apartment buildings 1.0% Mobile homes 6.6% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.37
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.3% 2000–2009 12.1% 1990–1999 14.4% 1980–1989 8.3% 1970–1979 18.5% 1960–1969 13.7% 1950–1959 4.0% 1940–1949 6.2% 1939 or earlier 16.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.3% 1 bedroom 16.8% 2 bedrooms 34.6% 3 bedrooms 28.2% 4 bedrooms 16.8% 5+ bedrooms 2.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.9% 1 vehicle 38.2% 2 vehicles 37.5% 3 or more 12.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 16.5% Propane / LP gas 26.3% Fuel oil 41.2% Wood 16.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 254 36.1% Cohabiting couple 88 12.5% Male householder, no spouse 124 17.6% Female householder, no spouse 238 33.8% Households with children under 18 118 16.8% Households with seniors (65+) 207 29.4% Average household size 2.19
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 51.5% 49.2% Married 33.3% 25.4% Separated 1.4% 0.0% Widowed 3.7% 10.2% Divorced 10.1% 15.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.6% Bachelor's or higher 24.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 2.7% Kindergarten 5 0.6% Elementary school 165 20.9% High school 38 4.8% College / grad school 561 71.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Agriculture & mining
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Public administration
4.8%
Professional & management
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.7% Service 11.4% Sales & office 24.1% Natural resources & construction 7.5% Production & transportation 15.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.0% Government 11.8% Self-employed 16.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 59.2% Carpool 7.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 12.8% Work from home 18.8% Other means 1.7% Avg commute (minutes) 25.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.4%
Female-led households
34.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.0% Retirement income 17.3% Supplemental Security 12.2% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 20.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.8% High blood pressure 29.5% High cholesterol 27.8% Diabetes 8.6% Heart disease 6.7% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 12.0% Arthritis 24.2% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 5.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.6% Binge drinking 16.7% No physical activity 23.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.5% Depression 24.6% Fair or poor health 14.5% Poor mental health 17.2% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 15.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.1% Visited dentist 56.8% Cholesterol screening 81.4% Teeth loss 24.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 73 4.2%
Disability % Any disability 18.0% Under 18 5.6% 18–64 years 15.5% 65 and over 42.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.0% Public insurance 37.2% No insurance 12.3% Uninsured under 19 22.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,940 97.6% Spanish 44 2.3% Other Indo-European 20 1.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 24 1.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,932 97.2% Born in same state 1,876 94.4% Born in different state 1,143 57.5% Foreign born 56 2.8% Naturalized citizen 56 2.8% Not a US citizen 41 73.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 353 17.8% French 310 15.6% Arab 172 8.7% German 163 8.2% Irish 18 0.9%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 13 0.7% Dutch 10 0.5% English 4 0.2% Polish 4 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.4% Internet access 91.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04988
What city is ZIP code 04988 in?
ZIP code 04988 is primarily assigned to Unity, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04988 in?
ZIP code 04988 falls within Waldo County, Maine.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04988?
24% of residents in ZIP code 04988 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04988?
The median home value in ZIP code 04988 is $172,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 04988?
ZIP code 04988 has an estimated population of 1,988 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 04988?
The median household income in ZIP code 04988 is $51,944, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 04988 in?
ZIP code 04988 observes the EST timezone.
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