04493 ZIP Code — West Enfield, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04493 is located in West Enfield, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 68.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,823 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04493

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 $132,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,389. 47% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 04493 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,823

population

68.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04493 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04493

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04493. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Enfield	Acceptable
West Enfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04475 Passadumkeag (6 mi) 04448 Howland (8 mi) 04417 Burlington (8.6 mi) 04457 Lincoln (12.1 mi) 04453 Lagrange (13.8 mi) 04455 Lee (14.9 mi) 04418 Greenbush (15.5 mi) 04463 Milo (15.8 mi) 04495 Winn (17.6 mi) 04468 Old Town (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,823
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	68.30 sq mi
Water area	7.39 sq mi
Latitude	45.2663
Longitude	-68.5522
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	47.6%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,823

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$56,389

Median household income

$32,250

Per capita income

$132,600

Median home value

$664

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,194

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

121

35–44

126

115

45–54

120

55–59

108

60–64

112

182

65–74

189

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	298	16.3%
18 and over	1,525	83.7%
65 and over	521	28.6%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,764	96.3%
Two or more races	32	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.5%
Asian	9	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 20.1%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	20.1%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$56,389

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,600
Median rent / month	$664
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	36.1%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	25.4%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Fuel oil	67.7%
Wood	9.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	460	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	66	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	106	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	180	22.2%
Households with children under 18	202	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	376	46.3%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	18.3%
Married	62.3%	55.6%
Separated	0.1%	0.6%
Widowed	1.6%	12.3%
Divorced	13.6%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.8%
Kindergarten	5	1.7%
Elementary school	126	43.9%
High school	92	32.1%
College / grad school	53	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Retail trade 16.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Public administration 7.2%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Construction 6.2%

Other services 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Professional & management 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 13.4%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 11.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	38.9%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	191	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.8%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	27.7%
65 and over	48.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,737	95.3%
Spanish	13	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,794	98.4%
Born in same state	1,794	98.4%
Born in different state	1,430	78.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.6%
Not a US citizen	22	75.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	421	23.1%
Italian	187	10.3%
Arab	116	6.4%
German	61	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	1.2%
Polish	11	0.6%
Norwegian	5	0.3%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04493

What city is ZIP code 04493 in?

ZIP code 04493 is primarily assigned to West Enfield, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04493 in?

ZIP code 04493 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04493 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 04493 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 04493 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 04493 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04493 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 04493 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04493 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 04493 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04493 in?

ZIP code 04493 observes the EST timezone.