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Kennebec County
Wayne, ME
04284
04284 ZIP Code — Wayne, ME
Kennebec County, Maine
ZIP code 04284 is located in
Wayne ,
Maine ,
within Kennebec County .
It covers approximately 18.41 square miles and serves a population of
1,069 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04284
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $291,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $70,806. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 04284 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Wayne
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,069
Population density
58 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
011
Geography
Land area
18.41 sq mi
Water area
6.37 sq mi
Latitude
44.3370
Longitude
-70.0713
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.7%
45.7%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
31.9%
32.0%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
18.6%
18.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.8%
3.8%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$70,806
Median household income
$291,000
Median home value
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 176 16.5% 18 and over 893 83.5% 65 and over 298 27.9% Median age 48.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,043 96.2% Two or more races 23 2.1% Hispanic or Latino 15 1.4% Asian 3 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.7%
45.7%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
31.9%
32.0%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
18.6%
18.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.8%
3.8%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.6% $10k–$15k 0.6% $15k–$25k 2.5% $25k–$35k 7.5% $35k–$50k 12.7% $50k–$75k 23.3% $75k–$100k 9.2% $100k–$150k 19.8% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 9.8% Median income $70,806
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $291,000 Median rent / month $854 Owner occupied 82.5% Renter occupied 17.5% Vacant 40.8% Single-family detached 87.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.5% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.21
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.5% 2000–2009 12.9% 1990–1999 15.3% 1980–1989 22.0% 1970–1979 20.8% 1960–1969 2.4% 1950–1959 3.4% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 16.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.2% 1 bedroom 9.6% 2 bedrooms 23.2% 3 bedrooms 43.9% 4 bedrooms 16.8% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.6% 1 vehicle 34.9% 2 vehicles 45.7% 3 or more 18.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.7% Electricity 1.4% Propane / LP gas 22.5% Fuel oil 56.9% Wood 14.3% Solar 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 211 41.4% Cohabiting couple 79 15.5% Male householder, no spouse 106 20.8% Female householder, no spouse 114 22.4% Households with children under 18 73 14.3% Households with seniors (65+) 202 39.6% Average household size 2.10
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.0% 30.7% Married 54.1% 47.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.2% 13.7% Divorced 9.7% 8.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
19.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.6% Bachelor's or higher 43.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 13 5.7% Elementary school 104 45.2% High school 38 16.5% College / grad school 75 32.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
17.5%
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.3%
Public administration
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.5% Service 12.9% Sales & office 26.3% Natural resources & construction 4.8% Production & transportation 13.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.4% Government 15.0% Self-employed 9.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.9% Carpool 6.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 20.9% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 36.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.4% Retirement income 29.2% Supplemental Security 4.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.5% High blood pressure 35.4% High cholesterol 34.7% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 30.3% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.3% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 20.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.3% Depression 22.1% Fair or poor health 12.5% Poor mental health 12.7% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 9.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.2% Visited dentist 70.5% Cholesterol screening 92.0% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 51 5.7%
Disability % Any disability 12.0% Under 18 1.7% 18–64 years 7.6% 65 and over 26.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.5% Public insurance 39.7% No insurance 8.2% Uninsured under 19 20.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,053 98.5% Spanish 4 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 0.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,035 96.8% Born in same state 1,032 96.5% Born in different state 656 61.4% Foreign born 3 0.3% Naturalized citizen 34 3.2% Not a US citizen 31 91.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 348 32.6% Italian 251 23.5% Arab 52 4.9% German 47 4.4%
Ancestry Count % English 6 0.6% Polish 6 0.6% Irish 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.7% Internet access 99.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04284
What city is ZIP code 04284 in?
ZIP code 04284 is primarily assigned to Wayne, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04284 in?
ZIP code 04284 falls within Kennebec County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04284 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 04284 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 04284 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 04284 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04284 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 04284 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 04284?
ZIP code 04284 has an estimated population of 1,069 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 04284 in?
ZIP code 04284 observes the EST timezone.
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