Zip code 04464: Monson, Maine
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 04464
04464 is a rural zip code in Monson, Maine (Piscataquis County), covering 46 sq mi of land. About 596 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 47.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $56,017 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $178,100, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.2 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and farming, fishing and forestry. 21% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 04464 compares
- Housing vacancy49.3%99thU.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%66th of 399 in ME
- 98thU.S. 10% · ME 13%100th of 399 in ME
- 97thU.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%86th of 400 in ME
- Veterans12.7%96thU.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%71st of 400 in ME
- Uninsured rate20.3%95thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%12th of 400 in ME
- Median age47.492ndU.S. 38.9 · ME 44.8228th of 400 in ME
- Homeownership rate82.9%85thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%236th of 399 in ME
- Work from home19.6%76thU.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%95th of 399 in ME
- Average commute30.2 min75thU.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min123rd of 384 in ME
- Government workers17.1%72ndU.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%123rd of 399 in ME
- Poverty rate14.9%69thU.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%114th of 399 in ME
- Residents under 1820.3%34thU.S. 22% · ME 18.1%102nd of 400 in ME
- 32ndU.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%162nd of 400 in ME
- 31stU.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%183rd of 374 in ME
- Per capita income$31,36022ndU.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742335th of 400 in ME
- Median home value$178,10017thU.S. $332,700 · ME $296,600285th of 396 in ME
- 16thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%330th of 400 in ME
- Median household income$56,01715thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · ME $74,733306th of 390 in ME
- Median earnings per worker$37,26615thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053348th of 399 in ME
- 10thWeaknessU.S. 91% · ME 90.3%308th of 399 in ME
- 9thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456305th of 399 in ME
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%314th of 400 in ME
- Diversity index11.55thU.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9233rd of 400 in ME
- Population density13/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi334th of 400 in ME
- Population5961stU.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,817315th of 400 in ME
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%372nd of 399 in ME
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%373rd of 399 in ME
| Measure | 04464 | Piscataquis | ME | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 49.3% | 42.9% | 20.6% | 10.1% | 66th of 399 | |
| Self-employed workers | 21.2% | 14% | 13% | 10% | 100th of 399 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 31.4% | 27.4% | 22.4% | 17.2% | 86th of 400 | |
| Veterans | 12.7% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 71st of 400 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 20.3% | 10.1% | 6.2% | 8.4% | 12th of 400 | |
| Median age | 47.4 | 51.5 | 44.8 | 38.9 | 228th of 400 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.9% | 78.8% | 74.3% | 65.2% | 236th of 399 | |
| Work from home | 19.6% | 10.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 95th of 399 | |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 25.2 min | 24.6 min | 26.4 min | 123rd of 384 | |
| Government workers | 17.1% | 14.2% | 14.1% | 14.5% | 123rd of 399 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.9% | 15.5% | 10.7% | 12.5% | 114th of 399 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.3% | 15.5% | 18.1% | 22% | 102nd of 400 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 5.2% | 162nd of 400 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45.5% | 37.9% | 48.4% | 51.1% | 183rd of 374 | |
| Per capita income | $31,360 | $37,077 | $43,742 | $44,673 | 335th of 400 | |
| Median home value | $178,100 | $170,200 | $296,600 | $332,700 | 285th of 396 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18% | 21.6% | 36.2% | 35.7% | 330th of 400 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $56,017 | $61,345 | $74,733 | $80,734 | 306th of 390 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,266 | $43,299 | $48,053 | $49,666 | 348th of 399 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84% | 88.3% | 90.3% | 91% | 308th of 399 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.379 | 0.452 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 305th of 399 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1% | 2.3% | 4.1% | 14.1% | 314th of 400 | |
| Diversity index | 11.5 | 13.8 | 18.9 | 61.4 | 233rd of 400 | |
| Population density | 13/sq mi | 4/sq mi | 45/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 334th of 400 | |
| Population | 596 | 17,263 | 1,387,817 | 334,922,499 | 315th of 400 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 372nd of 399 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.2% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 9.7% | 373rd of 399 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White94%
- Black0.3%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 287
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 61.7%
- Married couples
- 42.9%
- Living alone
- 35.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 12.7%
- Male / female
- 62% / 38%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 566
- Owner-occupied
- 82.9%
- Vacant
- 49.3%
- Median year built
- 1977
- Median rooms
- 4.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 45.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 04464 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $55,096 | $74,888 |
| Service | $36,667 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $24,231 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $25,313 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,012 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.3%
- Households with broadband
- 84%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 67.9%
- No internet access
- 13.9%
- Without health insurance
- 20.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Monson
- State
- Maine
- County
- Piscataquis County
- Center point
- 45.2972° N, 69.4992° W
- Land area
- 46 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 04464
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04485 | Shirley Mills, ME | 6.1 mi | $61,875 |
| 04443 | Guilford, ME | 6.2 mi | $53,990 |
| 04406 | Abbot, ME | 6.7 mi | $53,438 |
| 04442 | Greenville Junction, ME | 16 mi | $73,750 |
| 04479 | Sangerville, ME | 16 mi | $50,313 |
| 04923 | Cambridge, ME | 18 mi | $63,194 |
| 04942 | Harmony, ME | 18 mi | $53,636 |
| 04426 | Dover Foxcroft, ME | 19 mi | $63,491 |
| 04481 | Sebec, ME | 20 mi | $74,545 |
| 04920 | Bingham, ME | 20 mi | $39,860 |
| 04985 | West Forks, ME | 20 mi | $66,827 |
| 04930 | Dexter, ME | 20 mi | $54,137 |
Questions about 04464
What city is zip code 04464?
04464 is assigned to Monson, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 04464 in?
04464 is in Piscataquis County, Maine.
What is the population of 04464?
About 596 people live in 04464, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 04464 in?
04464 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 04464?
The median household income in 04464 is $56,017.
What zip codes are near 04464?
The closest zip codes to 04464 are 04485, 04443, 04406, 04442, 04479.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04464, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.