04989 ZIP Code — Vassalboro, ME

Kennebec County, Maine

ZIP code 04989 is located in Vassalboro, Maine, within Kennebec County. It covers approximately 44.25 square miles and serves a population of 4,526 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04989

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,958. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 44% 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. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04989 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,526

population

44.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04989 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04989

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04989. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vassalboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04330 Augusta (5.4 mi) 04358 South China (5.8 mi) 04363 Windsor (8.9 mi) 04901 Waterville (9.4 mi) 04917 Belgrade (10.1 mi) 04336 Augusta (10.5 mi) 04333 Augusta (10.8 mi) 04354 Palermo (11.3 mi) 04918 Belgrade Lakes (11.4 mi) 04910 Albion (11.8 mi) 04963 Oakland (12.2 mi) 04347 Hallowell (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,526
Population density	102 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	44.25 sq mi
Water area	3.56 sq mi
Latitude	44.4300
Longitude	-69.6475
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	37.6%	45.7%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	32.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	18.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.8%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

4,526

Population

102

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$70,958

Median household income

$37,573

Per capita income

$205,000

Median home value

$939

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,874

Housing units

28.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

5–9

110

222

10–14

238

15–19

20–24

200

25–34

216

271

35–44

292

197

45–54

211

169

55–59

181

283

60–64

305

351

65–74

377

114

75–84

122

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	909	20.1%
18 and over	3,617	79.9%
65 and over	1,083	23.9%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,296	93%
Two or more races	158	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	92	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	37	0.8%
Other race	27	0.6%
Asian	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	45.7%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	32.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	18.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.8%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 26.1%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	26.1%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	25.2%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$70,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 32.1%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,000
Median rent / month	$939
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	70.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.4%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.0%
Fuel oil	65.9%
Wood	14.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	991	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	193	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	363	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	452	22.6%
Households with children under 18	497	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	731	36.6%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	21.8%
Married	55.1%	54.3%
Separated	1.2%	0.8%
Widowed	2.9%	6.3%
Divorced	18.2%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	1.0%
Kindergarten	21	2.3%
Elementary school	579	62.8%
High school	192	20.8%
College / grad school	121	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Retail trade 17.1%

Public administration 12.2%

Construction 11.3%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Professional & management 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Other services 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.9%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 13.2%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.3%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	418	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,406	97.3%
Spanish	7	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,469	98.7%
Born in same state	4,430	97.9%
Born in different state	3,256	71.9%
Foreign born	39	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	57	1.3%
Not a US citizen	44	77.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,046	23.1%
German	563	12.4%
Italian	542	12%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	200	4.4%
Polish	66	1.5%
Dutch	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04989

What city is ZIP code 04989 in?

ZIP code 04989 is primarily assigned to Vassalboro, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04989 in?

ZIP code 04989 falls within Kennebec County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04989 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 04989 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04989 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 04989 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04989 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 04989 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04989?

ZIP code 04989 has an estimated population of 4,526 residents, with a density of 102 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04989 in?

ZIP code 04989 observes the EST timezone.