04988 ZIP Code – Unity, Maine
04988 is a ZIP code serving Unity, Maine in Waldo County with a population of approximately 1,988 residents. The median household income is $51,944 — below the Maine average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $172,900, below the national average, with 73.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $790 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing), 9% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average. About 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 19.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The median age is 33.6, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 04922, 04910, 04986.
ZIP Code 04988 Data
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ZIP 04988 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04988 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,988 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $172k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $790 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.5% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.6% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04922 – Burnham
- 04910 – Albion
- 04986 – Thorndike
- 04987 – Troy
- 04941 – Freedom
- 04927 – Clinton
- 04901 – Waterville
- 04926 – China Village
- 04921 – Brooks
- 04975 – Shawmut
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04922 | BURNHAM | 829 | $40,893 |
| 04910 | ALBION | 2,311 | $54,375 |
| 04986 | THORNDIKE | 2,382 | $57,463 |
| 04987 | TROY | 962 | $45,800 |
| 04941 | FREEDOM | 1,736 | $61,583 |