04574 ZIP Code — Washington, ME
Knox County, Maine
ZIP code 04574 is located in Washington, Maine, within Knox County. It covers approximately 38.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,711 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
About ZIP code 04574
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $57,692.
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 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,711
population
38.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04574 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04574
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04574. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Washington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
04862 Union (5.4 mi)
04348 Jefferson (6.5 mi)
04949 Liberty (7.1 mi)
04354 Palermo (8.6 mi)
04363 Windsor (9.7 mi)
04847 Hope (10 mi)
04973 Searsmont (11 mi)
04572 Waldoboro (11.5 mi)
04353 Whitefield (11.9 mi)
04555 Nobleboro (12.2 mi)
04358 South China (12.3 mi)
04864 Warren (12.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,711 |
| Population density | 45 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 38.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.2742 |
| Longitude | -69.3883 |
| 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 | 50.3% | 42.0% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 34.5% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.5% | 19.0% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 4.6% | 4.9% |
Demographics & statistics
1,711
Population
45
People per sq mi
43.8
Median age
$57,692
Median household income
$33,460
Per capita income
$175,600
Median home value
$988
Median monthly rent
89.3%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
748
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
55
Under 5
50
32
5–9
29
34
10–14
32
27
15–19
24
56
20–24
52
166
25–34
153
84
35–44
77
115
45–54
106
69
55–59
63
96
60–64
89
102
65–74
94
43
75–84
39
12
85+
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 275 | 16.1% |
| 18 and over | 1,436 | 83.9% |
| 65 and over | 302 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 43.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.6%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,648 | 95.6% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.3% | 42.0% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 34.5% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.5% | 19.0% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 4.6% | 4.9% |
Under $10k
7.3%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
12.8%
$25k–$35k
2.7%
$35k–$50k
15.7%
$50k–$75k
21.8%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $57,692 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.1%
$50k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
17.9%
$200k–$300k
22.3%
$300k–$500k
11.8%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,600 |
| Median rent / month | $988 |
| Owner occupied | 89.3% |
| Renter occupied | 10.7% |
| Vacant | 13.6% |
| Single-family detached | 76.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 18.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% |
| 3 or more | 26.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 8.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.8% |
| Fuel oil | 48.2% |
| Wood | 25.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 360 | 50.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 103 | 14.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 99 | 13.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 150 | 21.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 152 | 21.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 177 | 24.9% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.3% | 29.3% |
| Married | 48.8% | 52.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 23.0% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
8.2%
HS graduate
28.6%
Some college, no degree
26.2%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 1.3% |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 8.0% |
| Elementary school | 88 | 39.1% |
| High school | 51 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 65 | 28.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.6%
Construction
15.3%
Retail trade
11.0%
Professional & management
10.4%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Other services
3.5%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Public administration
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 12.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.0% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.2 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
5.9%
18 and over
15.3%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.6% |
| Retirement income | 13.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| High blood pressure | 32.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 69.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 66 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 17.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.3% |
| Public insurance | 33.1% |
| No insurance | 5.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,606 | 93.9% |
| 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) | 1,681 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 1,666 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 1,128 | 65.9% |
| Foreign born | 15 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 30 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 30 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 354 | 20.7% |
| French | 324 | 18.9% |
| Arab | 169 | 9.9% |
| German | 76 | 4.4% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 8 | 0.5% |
| English | 5 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 4 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 91.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04574
What city is ZIP code 04574 in?
ZIP code 04574 is primarily assigned to Washington, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04574 in?
ZIP code 04574 falls within Knox County, Maine.
Is ZIP code 04574 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 04574 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04574?
The median home value in ZIP code 04574 is $175,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 04574?
ZIP code 04574 has an estimated population of 1,711 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 04574?
The median household income in ZIP code 04574 is $57,692, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 04574 in?
ZIP code 04574 observes the EST timezone.