ZIP Code 04848 -- Islesboro, ME

Waldo | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 20.30% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • The median age of 57.00 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 91.82% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
636
Unknown
Median Income
$88,438
Home Value
$288,800
Median Rent
$938
Median Age
57.00
Diversity Index
9.30
Very Low
Cost of Living
93.2
below average
Unemployment
14.3%

About ZIP Code 04848

ZIP code 04848 in Islesboro, Maine is a unknown area with a population of 636. The median household income is $88,438, which is This is 18% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $288,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.3x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 93.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 57.00 years. Approximately 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Waldo, ME.

Population & Age

Total Population
636
Median Age
57.00
Male Population
325
51.1%
Female Population
311
48.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
9.30 Very Low
White
95.8%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.6%
Other Race
0.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$88,438
Mean Household Income
$116,250
Per Capita Income
$61,249
Below Poverty Line
15.1%

This is 18% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$288,800
Median Rent
$938
Total Housing Units
701
Occupied Units
330
Vacant Units
371
52.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1974
Owner Occupied
91.8%
Renter Occupied
8.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.3x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 91.8% Renter 8.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 96.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 28.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
322
Employment Rate
85.7%
Unemployment Rate
14.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
49.3%
Carpool
20.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
20.3%

Cost of Living Index

93.2
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 04848 is 6.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Waldo

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
04915 Belfast 9,107 $66,362
04849 Lincolnville 4,017 $80,377
04496 Winterport 3,850 $98,333
04974 Searsport 2,655 $64,303
04981 Stockton springs 2,575 $77,560
04986 Thorndike 2,228 $71,833

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 04848

ZIP code 04848 (Islesboro, ME) has a total population of 636 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 57.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 04848 is $88,438 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 18% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 04848 is primarily located in Islesboro, Maine (ME). It falls within Waldo County.

The median home value in ZIP code 04848 is $288,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $938.

The median age in ZIP code 04848 is 57.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 04848 has a cost of living index of 93.15 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 04848, 47.79% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 28.60% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 04848 is 14.29%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 20.30% 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.