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Washington County
Whiting, ME
04691
04691 ZIP Code — Whiting, ME
Washington County, Maine
ZIP code 04691 is located in
Whiting ,
Maine ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 46.66 square miles and serves a population of
515 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04691
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 $206,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $50,700. 50% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 04691 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
515
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
46.66 sq mi
Water area
5.36 sq mi
Latitude
44.8548
Longitude
-67.0807
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.9%
54.4%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
22.4%
29.8%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
17.5%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.2%
1.6%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$50,700
Median household income
$206,700
Median home value
$1,542
Median monthly rent
42.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 68 13.2% 18 and over 447 86.8% 65 and over 137 26.6% Median age 49.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
8.1%
Group Count % White 440 83% American Indian / Alaska Native 43 8.1% Two or more races 32 6% Hispanic or Latino 15 2.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.9%
54.4%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
22.4%
29.8%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
17.5%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.2%
1.6%
4.9%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 15.5% $25k–$35k 7.3% $35k–$50k 24.1% $50k–$75k 29.7% $75k–$100k 9.5% $100k–$150k 9.1% $150k–$200k 1.3% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $50,700
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $206,700 Median rent / month $1,542 Owner occupied 85.3% Renter occupied 14.7% Vacant 44.1% Single-family detached 88.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.8% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.28
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 17.1% 1990–1999 6.3% 1980–1989 19.5% 1970–1979 15.7% 1960–1969 5.5% 1950–1959 2.4% 1940–1949 5.5% 1939 or earlier 23.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.1% 1 bedroom 13.7% 2 bedrooms 34.9% 3 bedrooms 37.6% 4 bedrooms 8.7% 5+ bedrooms 1.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 26.7% 2 vehicles 46.1% 3 or more 25.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Propane / LP gas 16.4% Fuel oil 63.8% Wood 18.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 168 72.4% Cohabiting couple 12 5.2% Male householder, no spouse 34 14.7% Female householder, no spouse 18 7.8% Households with children under 18 56 24.1% Households with seniors (65+) 101 43.5% Average household size 2.22
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.9% 11.5% Married 64.7% 79.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.9% 3.2% Divorced 12.4% 5.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Graduate / professional
15.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.1% Bachelor's or higher 42.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 4 5.6% Elementary school 22 31.0% High school 32 45.1% College / grad school 13 18.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Agriculture & mining
19.2%
Public administration
10.9%
Professional & management
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.4% Service 30.1% Sales & office 3.8% Natural resources & construction 23.8% Production & transportation 5.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 62.8% Government 21.3% Self-employed 15.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.1% Carpool 12.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 38.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.4% Retirement income 31.5% Supplemental Security 2.6% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 9.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.8% High blood pressure 40.1% High cholesterol 36.4% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 30.6% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 14.8% No physical activity 23.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.7% Depression 24.1% Fair or poor health 15.5% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 12.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.7% Visited dentist 60.4% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 18.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 89 19.9%
Disability % Any disability 29.7% Under 18 38.2% 18–64 years 22.9% 65 and over 40.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.8% Public insurance 51.5% No insurance 11.1% Uninsured under 19 25.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 505 98.1% Spanish 21 4.2% Other Indo-European 20 4.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 495 96.1% Born in same state 492 95.5% Born in different state 294 57.1% Foreign born 3 0.6% Naturalized citizen 20 3.9% Not a US citizen 20 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 108 21% Italian 69 13.4% Arab 53 10.3%
Ancestry Count % German 8 1.6% English 7 1.4% Dutch 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.0% Internet access 88.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04691
What city is ZIP code 04691 in?
ZIP code 04691 is primarily assigned to Whiting, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04691 in?
ZIP code 04691 falls within Washington County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04691 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 04691 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04691 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 04691 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04691 have a large veteran population?
20% of civilians in ZIP code 04691 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 04691 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 04691 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 04691 in?
ZIP code 04691 observes the EST timezone.
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