Zip code 04623: Columbia Falls, Maine

Q: What city is zip code 04623?

04623 is assigned to Columbia Falls, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 04623 in?

04623 is in Washington County, Maine.

Q: What is the population of 04623?

About 1,173 people live in 04623, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 04623?

The median household income in 04623 is $50,163.

Q: What zip codes are near 04623?

The closest zip codes to 04623 are 04648, 04654, 04606, 04643, 04622.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyEastern Time

Population

1,173

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$181K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$869/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

119 sq mi

10 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 04623

04623 is a rural zip code in Columbia Falls, Maine (Washington County), covering 119 sq mi of land. About 1,173 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 42.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,163 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $180,600, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $869 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.1 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 04623 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers23.1%
99th
U.S. 10% · ME 13%81st of 399 in ME
Veterans15.2%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%33rd of 400 in ME
Housing vacancy29.5%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%173rd of 399 in ME
Residents 65 and older24.9%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%190th of 400 in ME
Residents under 1827.6%
89th
U.S. 22% · ME 18.1%15th of 400 in ME
Rent-burdened renters60%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%83rd of 374 in ME
Homeownership rate81.5%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%263rd of 399 in ME
Median age42.8
76th
U.S. 38.9 · ME 44.8303rd of 400 in ME
Average commute29.1 min
69th
U.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min143rd of 384 in ME
Unemployment rate5.6%
62nd
U.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%96th of 400 in ME
Uninsured rate7.8%
58th
U.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%160th of 400 in ME
Income inequality (Gini)0.439
54th
U.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456142nd of 399 in ME
Poverty rate11.1%
51st
U.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%179th of 399 in ME
Work from home12.9%
51st
U.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%199th of 399 in ME
Bachelor's degree or higher23.4%
30th
U.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%258th of 400 in ME
Broadband access87.7%
22nd
U.S. 91% · ME 90.3%239th of 399 in ME
Per capita income$30,049
19th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742351st of 400 in ME
Government workers9.9%
18th
U.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%308th of 399 in ME
Median home value$180,600
17th
U.S. $332,700 · ME $296,600282nd of 396 in ME
Median earnings per worker$37,500
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053342nd of 399 in ME
Foreign-born residents2.3%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%192nd of 400 in ME
Median gross rent$869
11th
U.S. $1,413 · ME $1,139236th of 318 in ME
Diversity index17.5
10th
U.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9110th of 400 in ME
Median household income$50,163
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · ME $74,733354th of 390 in ME
Tech workers0.4%
5th
U.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%293rd of 399 in ME
Healthcare workers5.1%
4th
U.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%331st of 399 in ME
Population1,173
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,817250th of 400 in ME
Population density10/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi346th of 400 in ME

Measure	04623	Washington	ME	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ME
Self-employed workers	23.1%	18.8%	13%	10%	99th	81st of 399
Veterans	15.2%	11.7%	8.4%	6.2%	98th	33rd of 400
Housing vacancy	29.5%	34.7%	20.6%	10.1%	98th	173rd of 399
Residents 65 and older	24.9%	26.3%	22.4%	17.2%	92nd	190th of 400
Residents under 18	27.6%	18.5%	18.1%	22%	89th	15th of 400
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	60%	52.2%	48.4%	51.1%	83rd	83rd of 374
Homeownership rateStrength	81.5%	79.7%	74.3%	65.2%	82nd	263rd of 399
Median age	42.8	48.6	44.8	38.9	76th	303rd of 400
Average commute	29.1 min	21.6 min	24.6 min	26.4 min	69th	143rd of 384
Unemployment rate	5.6%	6.3%	3.8%	5.2%	62nd	96th of 400
Uninsured rate	7.8%	9.1%	6.2%	8.4%	58th	160th of 400
Income inequality (Gini)	0.439	0.459	0.456	0.483	54th	142nd of 399
Poverty rate	11.1%	17.1%	10.7%	12.5%	51st	179th of 399
Work from home	12.9%	9.7%	15.9%	15.1%	51st	199th of 399
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.4%	24.7%	36.2%	35.7%	30th	258th of 400
Broadband access	87.7%	84.3%	90.3%	91%	22nd	239th of 399
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,049	$33,745	$43,742	$44,673	19th	351st of 400
Government workers	9.9%	18.7%	14.1%	14.5%	18th	308th of 399
Median home value	$180,600	$161,800	$296,600	$332,700	17th	282nd of 396
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,500	$40,340	$48,053	$49,666	15th	342nd of 399
Foreign-born residents	2.3%	3.7%	4.1%	14.1%	14th	192nd of 400
Median gross rent	$869	$783	$1,139	$1,413	11th	236th of 318
Diversity index	17.5	22.9	18.9	61.4	10th	110th of 400
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,163	$56,024	$74,733	$80,734	9th	354th of 390
Tech workers	0.4%	1.8%	2.7%	3.8%	5th	293rd of 399
Healthcare workers	5.1%	9.3%	10.8%	9.7%	4th	331st of 399
Population	1,173	31,331	1,387,817	334,922,499	1st	250th of 400
Population density	10/sq mi	12/sq mi	45/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	346th of 400

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

Under 5

23%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

14%

55–64

19%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.8

Under 18

27.6%

65 and over

24.9%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

17.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

Households

Households: 481
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 55.7%
Married couples: 41%
Living alone: 36%
Veterans (of adults): 15.2%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

04623

$50,163

Washington Co.

$56,024

Maine

$74,733

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,049

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.439

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

04623

$180,600

Washington Co.

$161,800

Maine

$296,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

04623

$869

Washington Co.

$783

Maine

$1,139

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

81%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.4%

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 682
Owner-occupied: 81.5%
Vacant: 29.5%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 60%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 29.1%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

20%

10–19

25%

20–29

26%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

15%

Average commute

29.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

19%

Office and admin

12%

Transportation and moving

10%

Construction and repair

Education

Production

Sales

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.4%

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Manufacturing

13%

Education

13%

Agriculture and mining

12%

Retail

11%

Other services

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Public administration

0.9%

Professional and technical services

0.7%

Information

0.4%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$37,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

23.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	04623	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$63,125	$74,888
Service	$21,875	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,042	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

42%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
Households with broadband: 87.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.7%
No internet access: 11.2%
Without health insurance: 7.8%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Columbia Falls
State: Maine
County: Washington County
Center point: 44.6992° N, 67.7136° W
Land area: 119 sq mi
Water area: 2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 04623

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
04648	Jonesboro, ME	5.1 mi	570	$63,750	$151,400
04654	Machias, ME	11 mi	3,340	$48,838	$171,600
04606	Addison, ME	11 mi	1,045	$50,524	$163,500
04643	Harrington, ME	12 mi	917	$64,861	$144,600
04622	Cherryfield, ME	13 mi	1,050	$43,854	$165,900
04649	Jonesport, ME	14 mi	1,166	$67,500	$142,000
04658	Milbridge, ME	16 mi	1,222	$60,536	$240,400
04630	East Machias, ME	17 mi	1,230	$57,857	$211,300
04655	Machiasport, ME	17 mi	1,016	$60,000	$177,100
04611	Beals, ME	17 mi	498	$64,063	$256,700
04680	Steuben, ME	19 mi	1,388	$76,466	$173,900
04686	Wesley, ME	21 mi	328	$52,353	$69,700

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Questions about 04623

What city is zip code 04623?

04623 is assigned to Columbia Falls, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 04623 in?

04623 is in Washington County, Maine.

What is the population of 04623?

About 1,173 people live in 04623, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 04623 in?

04623 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 04623?

The median household income in 04623 is $50,163.

What zip codes are near 04623?

The closest zip codes to 04623 are 04648, 04654, 04606, 04643, 04622.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04623, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.