04492 ZIP Code — Waite, ME
Washington County, Maine
ZIP code 04492 is located in Waite, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 40.75 square miles and serves a population of 97 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
97
population
40.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04492 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04492
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04492. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waite | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 97 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 40.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.3918 |
| Longitude | -67.5672 |
| 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 | 47.2% | 54.4% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 52.8% | 29.8% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 14.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
Demographics & statistics
97
Population
2
People per sq mi
53.4
Median age
$30,000
Median household income
$19,275
Per capita income
$86,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
95.2%
Home ownership
41.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
72
Housing units
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
5–9
4
8
10–14
6
1
15–19
1
3
25–34
2
6
35–44
5
8
45–54
6
6
55–59
4
5
60–64
4
8
65–74
6
3
75–84
3
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 74 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 23 | 23.7% |
| Median age | 53.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.2% | 54.4% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 52.8% | 29.8% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 14.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
Under $10k
14.3%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
21.4%
$25k–$35k
19.0%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
7.1%
$75k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 14.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 21.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 19.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| Median income | $30,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.5%
$50k–$100k
37.5%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
7.5%
$300k–$500k
5.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 95.2% |
| Renter occupied | 4.8% |
| Vacant | 43.2% |
| Single-family detached | 86.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 13.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 21.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 16.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 7.1% |
| Fuel oil | 57.1% |
| Wood | 31.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 25 | 59.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9 | 21.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 23 | 54.8% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Married | 69.4% | 65.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 22.2% | 18.4% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 7.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
11.1%
HS graduate
43.1%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
18.1%
Bachelor's degree
9.7%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 20 | 80.0% |
| High school | 3 | 12.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 8.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.9%
Public administration
17.9%
Information
14.3%
Professional & management
10.7%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Retail trade
7.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.6% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 57.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.0% |
| Government | 25.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.4% |
| Carpool | 14.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 14.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.2 |
Poverty
All people
41.2%
Under 18 years
69.6%
18 and over
32.4%
Married-couple families
36.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 57.1% |
| Retirement income | 31.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| High blood pressure | 46.3% |
| High cholesterol | 39.3% |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart disease | 10.6% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| Arthritis | 36.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 14.8% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 27.0% |
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 30.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 15.2% |
| No health insurance | 14.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.6% |
| Visited dentist | 51.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 25.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 10.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.7% |
| 65 and over | 34.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.6% |
| Public insurance | 54.6% |
| No insurance | 7.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 97 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 94 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 92 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 57 | 58.8% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 66.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 31 | 32% |
| Arab | 7 | 7.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 5 | 5.2% |
| Italian | 5 | 5.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.3% |
| Internet access | 81.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04492
What city is ZIP code 04492 in?
ZIP code 04492 is primarily assigned to Waite, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04492 in?
ZIP code 04492 falls within Washington County, Maine.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04492?
41% of residents in ZIP code 04492 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04492 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 04492 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 04492 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 04492 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 04492?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 04492 in?
ZIP code 04492 observes the EST timezone.