04496 ZIP Code — Winterport, ME

Waldo County, Maine

ZIP code 04496 is located in Winterport, Maine, within Waldo County. It covers approximately 35.53 square miles and serves a population of 3,837 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04496

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,809. 36% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04496 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,837

population

35.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04496 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04496

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04496. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winterport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04438 Frankfort (3.5 mi) 04444 Hampden (5.6 mi) 04951 Monroe (7.4 mi) 04474 Orrington (8.1 mi) 04981 Stockton Springs (8.9 mi) 04416 Bucksport (9.1 mi) 04974 Searsport (10.6 mi) 04932 Dixmont (11 mi) 04419 Carmel (11.1 mi) 04412 Brewer (12.7 mi) 04472 Orland (12.9 mi) 04921 Brooks (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,837
Population density	108 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	35.53 sq mi
Water area	1.53 sq mi
Latitude	44.6502
Longitude	-68.9184
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	37.4%	43.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	35.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	17.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.2%	3.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,837

Population

108

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$85,809

Median household income

$40,467

Per capita income

$199,600

Median home value

$608

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

1,480

Housing units

28.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

178

Under 5

161

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

319

25–34

288

174

35–44

158

333

45–54

301

128

55–59

115

200

60–64

181

242

65–74

218

105

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	759	19.8%
18 and over	3,078	80.2%
65 and over	688	17.9%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 2.6%

Black or African American 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,709	96.6%
Two or more races	98	2.6%
Black or African American	28	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	43.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	35.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	17.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.2%	3.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	26.3%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$85,809

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 30.5%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,600
Median rent / month	$608
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	2.7%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Fuel oil	71.6%
Wood	15.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	888	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	147	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	250	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	367	22.2%
Households with children under 18	486	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	551	33.4%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	20.8%
Married	60.5%	54.3%
Separated	1.5%	0.3%
Widowed	3.7%	3.1%
Divorced	12.4%	21.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 14.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	122	15.4%
Kindergarten	31	3.9%
Elementary school	206	26.0%
High school	162	20.5%
College / grad school	271	34.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Retail trade 15.5%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Professional & management 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Public administration 6.0%

Construction 5.7%

Other services 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 15.9%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 23.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	322	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	9.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,498	91.2%
Spanish	9	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,837	100.0%
Born in same state	3,813	99.4%
Born in different state	3,049	79.5%
Foreign born	24	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,041	27.1%
Arab	431	11.2%
Italian	380	9.9%
German	61	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	58	1.5%
Irish	34	0.9%
English	18	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	98.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04496

What city is ZIP code 04496 in?

ZIP code 04496 is primarily assigned to Winterport, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04496 in?

ZIP code 04496 falls within Waldo County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04496 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 04496 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04496 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 04496 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 04496 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 04496 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 04496?

ZIP code 04496 has an estimated population of 3,837 residents, with a density of 108 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04496 in?

ZIP code 04496 observes the EST timezone.