Waterville, ME — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 04901 serves a portion of Waterville, Maine, within Kennebec County. This community is home to approximately 40,011 residents, with a median age of 46.0 years. The median household income of $68,945 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $434,353 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 24% owner-occupied and 76% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Waterville is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 107 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 60% and an unemployment rate of 8.6%, 04901 reflects the economic character of Kennebec County in Maine.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 40,011 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 4,395 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $68,945 | ↑ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $434,353 | ↑ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 107 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | ↑ 121% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 15.1% | ↑ 32% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 60% | ↑ 71% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 46.0 yrs | ↑ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 24% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 76% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 17,204 | — |