04901 ZIP Code
Waterville, Maine
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 04901 |
| City/Town: | Waterville |
| County: | Kennebec |
| State: | Maine |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,463 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,835 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,316 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,713 |
| Median Home Value: | $168,000 |
| Land Area: | 78.8 sq miles
204.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.5411, -69.5731 |
Population Information (04901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,463 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,864 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,599 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,207 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,520 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,705 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,088 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,673 | 10.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,751 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,110 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,458 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,080 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,928 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,782 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,341 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 820 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (04901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $168,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $881 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,713 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,945 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 768 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,430 | 58.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,515 | 41.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (04901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,270 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 500 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 843 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,635 | 32.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,555 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,811 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,860 | 16.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,066 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (04901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,835 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,380 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,525 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,316 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (04901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,342 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,870 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 472 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,495 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,634 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,541 | 13.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 669 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (04901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,420 | 92.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 187 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 129 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 497 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 168 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,046 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 494 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 538 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 124 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 99 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 38 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 277 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (04901 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 790 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 423 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,477 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 933 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,737 | 15.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,869 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,293 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,371 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 617 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 435 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (04901 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,348 | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 869 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 845 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 279 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,177 | 9.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (04901 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 70 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 730 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 838 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 95 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,882 | 15.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 506 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 281 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 529 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 897 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,577 | 38.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 865 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 273 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 327 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (04901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (04901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,570 | 89.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,634 | 62.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,973 | 41.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,380 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (04901 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,370 | 67.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,185 | 38.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,418 | 22.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 800 | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 199 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,976 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (04901 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,048 | 51.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 216 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,812 | 15.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,068 | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 922 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 258 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 670 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 719 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (04901 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 374 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 508 | 4.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 948 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,271 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,180 | 18.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,266 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,473 | 12.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 892 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,801 | 23.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (04901 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 179 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,969 | 16.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,482 | 29.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,981 | 34.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,785 | 15.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 317 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (04901 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 553 | 5.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 706 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,107 | 10.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8,047 | 73.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 408 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 102 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (04901 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,378 | 12.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,370 | 39.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,757 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,440 | 13.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (04901 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 485 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 771 | 12.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,409 | 21.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,247 | 19.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,715 | 26.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 734 | 11.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 47 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (04901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,396 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $531 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $881 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.96 | 2.38 |
Households (04901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,945 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,270 | 39.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,465 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,214 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,501 | 32.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,841 | 26.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,228 | 29.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (04901 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,361 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,902 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,582 | 44.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 338 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,468 | 14.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,017 | 38.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (04901 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,321 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 203 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 256 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,694 | 36.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 885 | 12.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,283 | 44.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (04901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,423 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,774 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,950 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,808 | 18.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 429 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,796 | 58.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,583 | 32.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (04901 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,702 | 78.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,368 | 20.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,174 | 59.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,099 | 39.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 924 | 17.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 95 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (04901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,537 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 269 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 926 | 344.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 926 | 344.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 926 | 344.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 191 | 71.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 17 | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 131 | 48.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 162 | 60.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (04901 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,256 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,753 | 94.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,503 | 6.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 293 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 796 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 397 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (04901 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,945 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,761 | 89.2% | 89.4% |
Waterville, ME04901