04786 ZIP Code — Washburn, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04786 is located in Washburn, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 70.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,623 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04786

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,300. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 04786 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,623

population

70.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04786 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04786

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04786. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washburn	Acceptable
Washburn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04766 Perham (8.9 mi) 04757 Mapleton (9.1 mi) 04736 Caribou (10.2 mi) 04769 Presque Isle (12.6 mi) 04762 New Sweden (12.8 mi) 04742 Fort Fairfield (14.6 mi) 04768 Portage (15.9 mi) 04740 Easton (17.2 mi) 04751 Limestone (17.8 mi) 04732 Ashland (18.1 mi) 04750 Limestone (18.9 mi) 04783 Stockholm (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,623
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	70.35 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	46.7876
Longitude	-68.1664
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	59.6%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,623

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$46,300

Median household income

$26,983

Per capita income

$97,500

Median home value

$453

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

654

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

140

65–74

128

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	272	16.8%
18 and over	1,351	83.2%
65 and over	436	26.9%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,551	92.9%
Two or more races	54	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	46	2.8%
Other race	14	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$46,300

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 32.4%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,500
Median rent / month	$453
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	11.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	29.1%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	22.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Fuel oil	69.9%
Wood	8.0%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	418	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	140	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	148	20.3%
Households with children under 18	163	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	317	43.5%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	12.0%
Married	59.8%	63.8%
Separated	0.7%	1.5%
Widowed	7.5%	13.1%
Divorced	11.7%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	10.6%
Kindergarten	10	3.8%
Elementary school	98	37.1%
High school	75	28.4%
College / grad school	53	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Retail trade 15.6%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Professional & management 9.2%

Other services 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 2.9%

Construction 2.8%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.8%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	22.7%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,544	95.1%
Spanish	15	1.0%
Other Indo-European	8	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,568	96.6%
Born in same state	1,543	95.1%
Born in different state	1,199	73.9%
Foreign born	25	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	55	3.4%
Not a US citizen	55	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	312	19.2%
Italian	235	14.5%
Arab	130	8%
German	52	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	1.1%
English	15	0.9%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04786

What city is ZIP code 04786 in?

ZIP code 04786 is primarily assigned to Washburn, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04786 in?

ZIP code 04786 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04786 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 04786 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04786 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 04786 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04786?

The median home value in ZIP code 04786 is $97,500.

Does ZIP code 04786 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 04786 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04786 in?

ZIP code 04786 observes the EST timezone.