Zip code 04631: Eastport, Maine

Q: What city is zip code 04631?

04631 is assigned to Eastport, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 04631 in?

04631 is in Washington County, Maine.

Q: What is the population of 04631?

About 1,263 people live in 04631, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 04631?

The median household income in 04631 is $45,573.

Q: What zip codes are near 04631?

The closest zip codes to 04631 are 04667, 04652, 04666, 04671, 04628.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyEastern Time

Population

1,263

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$180K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$565/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

61.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.6 sq mi

348 people/sq mi

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

About 04631

04631 is a small-town zip code in Eastport, Maine (Washington County), covering 3.6 sq mi of land. About 1,263 people live here, or 348 per square mile. The median resident is 61.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,573 a year, 44% below the national median of $80,734. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $179,800, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $565 a month.

36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.5 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare, management and education.

How 04631 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age61.4
99th
U.S. 38.9 · ME 44.832nd of 400 in ME
Housing vacancy37.3%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%124th of 399 in ME
Residents 65 and older42.4%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%30th of 400 in ME
Healthcare workers21.8%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%7th of 399 in ME
Veterans14.3%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%41st of 400 in ME
Work from home19.5%
76th
U.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%98th of 399 in ME
Income inequality (Gini)0.465
73rd
U.S. 0.483 · ME 0.45683rd of 399 in ME
Self-employed workers11.4%
72nd
U.S. 10% · ME 13%275th of 399 in ME
Poverty rate15.2%
70th
U.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%104th of 399 in ME
Bachelor's degree or higher36.2%
59th
U.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%132nd of 400 in ME
Government workers13.4%
48th
U.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%210th of 399 in ME
Homeownership rate64.9%
41st
U.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%369th of 399 in ME
Tech workers2.4%
41st
U.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%138th of 399 in ME
Uninsured rate5.3%
36th
U.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%259th of 400 in ME
Per capita income$34,957
34th
U.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742255th of 400 in ME
Rent-burdened renters44.9%
29th
U.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%186th of 374 in ME
Population density348/sq mi
28th
U.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi43rd of 400 in ME
Broadband access87.4%
21st
U.S. 91% · ME 90.3%246th of 399 in ME
Median home value$179,800
17th
U.S. $332,700 · ME $296,600283rd of 396 in ME
Foreign-born residents2.6%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%160th of 400 in ME
Unemployment rate2.8%
14th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%227th of 400 in ME
Diversity index15.8
9th
U.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9141st of 400 in ME
Median earnings per worker$35,446
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053360th of 399 in ME
Average commute18.5 min
7th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min335th of 384 in ME
Residents under 1814.2%
7th
U.S. 22% · ME 18.1%293rd of 400 in ME
Median household income$45,573
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · ME $74,733378th of 390 in ME
Population1,263
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,817236th of 400 in ME
Median gross rent$565
1st
U.S. $1,413 · ME $1,139293rd of 318 in ME

Measure	04631	Washington	ME	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ME
Median age	61.4	48.6	44.8	38.9	99th	32nd of 400
Housing vacancy	37.3%	34.7%	20.6%	10.1%	99th	124th of 399
Residents 65 and older	42.4%	26.3%	22.4%	17.2%	99th	30th of 400
Healthcare workers	21.8%	9.3%	10.8%	9.7%	99th	7th of 399
Veterans	14.3%	11.7%	8.4%	6.2%	97th	41st of 400
Work from home	19.5%	9.7%	15.9%	15.1%	76th	98th of 399
Income inequality (Gini)	0.465	0.459	0.456	0.483	73rd	83rd of 399
Self-employed workers	11.4%	18.8%	13%	10%	72nd	275th of 399
Poverty rate	15.2%	17.1%	10.7%	12.5%	70th	104th of 399
Bachelor's degree or higher	36.2%	24.7%	36.2%	35.7%	59th	132nd of 400
Government workers	13.4%	18.7%	14.1%	14.5%	48th	210th of 399
Homeownership rate	64.9%	79.7%	74.3%	65.2%	41st	369th of 399
Tech workers	2.4%	1.8%	2.7%	3.8%	41st	138th of 399
Uninsured rate	5.3%	9.1%	6.2%	8.4%	36th	259th of 400
Per capita income	$34,957	$33,745	$43,742	$44,673	34th	255th of 400
Rent-burdened renters	44.9%	52.2%	48.4%	51.1%	29th	186th of 374
Population density	348/sq mi	12/sq mi	45/sq mi	95/sq mi	28th	43rd of 400
Broadband access	87.4%	84.3%	90.3%	91%	21st	246th of 399
Median home value	$179,800	$161,800	$296,600	$332,700	17th	283rd of 396
Foreign-born residents	2.6%	3.7%	4.1%	14.1%	16th	160th of 400
Unemployment rateStrength	2.8%	6.3%	3.8%	5.2%	14th	227th of 400
Diversity index	15.8	22.9	18.9	61.4	9th	141st of 400
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,446	$40,340	$48,053	$49,666	9th	360th of 399
Average commuteStrength	18.5 min	21.6 min	24.6 min	26.4 min	7th	335th of 384
Residents under 18	14.2%	18.5%	18.1%	22%	7th	293rd of 400
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,573	$56,024	$74,733	$80,734	6th	378th of 390
Population	1,263	31,331	1,387,817	334,922,499	2nd	236th of 400
Median gross rent	$565	$783	$1,139	$1,413	1st	293rd of 318

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

13%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

24%

65–74

18%

75+

Median age

61.4

Under 18

14.2%

65 and over

42.4%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

15.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

44.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 693
Average household size: 1.8
Family households: 53%
Married couples: 40%
Living alone: 44.9%
Veterans (of adults): 14.3%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

04631

$45,573

Washington Co.

$56,024

Maine

$74,733

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,957

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.465

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

04631

$179,800

Washington Co.

$161,800

Maine

$296,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

04631

$565

Washington Co.

$783

Maine

$1,139

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,106
Owner-occupied: 64.9%
Vacant: 37.3%
Median year built: 1941
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16.3%
Home value to income: 3.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

60%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

0.7%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

20%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

48%

10–19

23%

20–29

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

43.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

22%

Management

11%

Education

Transportation and moving

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Legal and social services

Office and admin

Food service

Construction and repair

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Industries

Health care and social assistance

32%

Education

11%

Retail

10%

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Construction

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Other services

Wholesale

0.9%

Information

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$35,446

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

22.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	04631	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,250	$74,888
Service	$24,792	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,344	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,333	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

36%

Some college

14%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

14%

High school graduate or higher: 96.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 14.4%
Households with broadband: 87.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75.6%
No internet access: 11.4%
Without health insurance: 5.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Eastport
State: Maine
County: Washington County
Center point: 44.9109° N, 67.0092° W
Land area: 3.6 sq mi
Water area: 8.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Eastport100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 04631

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
04667	Perry, ME	6.7 mi	1,296	$74,712	$169,000
04652	Lubec, ME	6.8 mi	1,525	$52,083	$187,800
04666	Pembroke, ME	11 mi	1,178	$60,761	$142,100
04671	Robbinston, ME	13 mi	621	$68,333	$228,000
04628	Dennysville, ME	13 mi	582	$52,159	$178,100
04691	Whiting, ME	16 mi	499	$55,164	$212,900
04619	Calais, ME	19 mi	3,097	$64,096	$111,100
04626	Cutler, ME	20 mi	492	$72,946	$155,900
04657	Meddybemps, ME	22 mi	326	$49,191	$220,600
04630	East Machias, ME	23 mi	1,230	$57,857	$211,300
04655	Machiasport, ME	25 mi	1,016	$60,000	$177,100
04694	Baileyville, ME	27 mi	2,155	$65,417	$130,000

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Questions about 04631

What city is zip code 04631?

04631 is assigned to Eastport, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 04631 in?

04631 is in Washington County, Maine.

What is the population of 04631?

About 1,263 people live in 04631, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 04631 in?

04631 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 04631?

The median household income in 04631 is $45,573.

What zip codes are near 04631?

The closest zip codes to 04631 are 04667, 04652, 04666, 04671, 04628.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04631, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.