ZIP Code 04686 -- Wesley, ME

WASHINGTON | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.3x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 92.25% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
328
Unknown
Median Income
$52,353
Home Value
$69,700
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
37.40
Diversity Index
13.10
Very Low
Cost of Living
54.9
significantly below average
Unemployment
12.0%

About ZIP Code 04686

ZIP code 04686 in Wesley, Maine is a unknown area with a population of 328. The median household income is $52,353, which is This is 30% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $69,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.3x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 54.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 37.40 years. Approximately 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in WASHINGTON, ME.

Population & Age

Total Population
328
Median Age
37.40
Male Population
150
45.7%
Female Population
178
54.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
13.10 Very Low
White
93.9%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
5.2%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$52,353
Mean Household Income
$64,182
Per Capita Income
$28,117
Below Poverty Line
33.8%

This is 30% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$69,700
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
289
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
147
50.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1991
Owner Occupied
92.3%
Renter Occupied
7.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 92.3% Renter 7.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 98.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 20.7%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
183
Employment Rate
88.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
92.4%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
5.7%
Work from Home
1.9%

Cost of Living Index

54.9
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 04686 is 45.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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ZIP Code City Population Median Income
04492 Waite 175 $63,438
04491 Vanceboro 122 N/A
04454 Lambert Lake 11 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 04686

ZIP code 04686 (Wesley, ME) has a total population of 328 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 37.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 04686 is $52,353 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 30% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 04686 is primarily located in Wesley, Maine (ME). It falls within WASHINGTON County.

The median home value in ZIP code 04686 is $69,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 04686 is 37.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 04686 has a cost of living index of 54.94 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 04686, 21.48% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 20.70% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 04686 is 12.02%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 1.91% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.