04491 ZIP Code — Vanceboro, ME
Washington County, Maine
ZIP code 04491 is located in Vanceboro, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 32.26 square miles and serves a population of 154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
154
population
32.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04491 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04491
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04491. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Vanceboro | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 154 |
| Population density | 5 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 32.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 5.55 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.5533 |
| Longitude | -67.4754 |
| 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 | 48.8% | 54.4% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 29.8% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 14.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
Demographics & statistics
154
Population
5
People per sq mi
58.3
Median age
$47,292
Median household income
$37,905
Per capita income
$100,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.3%
Home ownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
149
Housing units
2.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
1
1
5–9
1
5
15–19
6
1
25–34
1
21
45–54
21
19
55–59
20
5
60–64
6
14
65–74
15
8
75–84
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11 | 7.1% |
| 18 and over | 143 | 92.9% |
| 65 and over | 45 | 29.2% |
| Median age | 58.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.3%
Black or African American
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
2.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 86.3% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 4 | 2.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.8% | 54.4% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 29.8% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 14.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
Under $10k
6.9%
$15k–$25k
11.5%
$25k–$35k
24.1%
$35k–$50k
8.0%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
27.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 24.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 3.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.6% |
| Median income | $47,292 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.5%
$50k–$100k
30.5%
$100k–$150k
39.0%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k–$300k
6.1%
$300k–$500k
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 94.3% |
| Renter occupied | 5.7% |
| Vacant | 43.5% |
| Single-family detached | 98.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 15.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 3.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.2% |
| Fuel oil | 72.4% |
| Wood | 6.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 42 | 48.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 19 | 21.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 26 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 20 | 23.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 34 | 39.1% |
| Average household size | 1.77 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Married | 63.9% | 55.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 25.6% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 7.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
49.6%
Some college, no degree
10.8%
Associate's degree
22.3%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 2.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 15.4% |
| High school | 11 | 84.6% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
74.6%
Retail trade
15.9%
Wholesale trade
4.8%
Public administration
3.2%
Professional & management
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 1.6% |
| Sales & office | 46.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 44.4% |
| Production & transportation | 7.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 34.9% |
| Government | 33.3% |
| Self-employed | 31.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 30.2% |
| Carpool | 61.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.9% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 44.4 |
Poverty
All people
3.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
4.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.4% |
| Retirement income | 17.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 9.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| High blood pressure | 43.9% |
| High cholesterol | 37.7% |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart disease | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| Arthritis | 34.0% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 14.0% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 27.1% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 29.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.1% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 14.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.2% |
| Visited dentist | 50.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 25.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 16 | 11.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.3% |
| 65 and over | 37.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.2% |
| Public insurance | 49.4% |
| No insurance | 1.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 152 | 98.7% |
| 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) | 130 | 84.4% |
| Born in same state | 128 | 83.1% |
| Born in different state | 87 | 56.5% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 24 | 15.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 9 | 37.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 50 | 32.5% |
| French | 30 | 19.5% |
| Arab | 9 | 5.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 8 | 5.2% |
| Polish | 2 | 1.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 56.5% |
| Internet access | 73.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04491
What city is ZIP code 04491 in?
ZIP code 04491 is primarily assigned to Vanceboro, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04491 in?
ZIP code 04491 falls within Washington County, Maine.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 04491?
2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 04491 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 04491 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04491 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 04491 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04491 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 04491 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 04491 in?
ZIP code 04491 observes the EST timezone.