| City: | Hinckley, Maine |
| County: | Somerset County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:06:09 PM |
| Population: | 68 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 207 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.6859, -69.6332 |
| Land Area: | 1.725 sq mi |
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Hinckley sits along Route 201 in Somerset County, Maine, between the larger towns of Waterville and Skowhegan. The 68 residents share a post office that serves a much wider rural area. With 47 PO Boxes for just 22 households, the adoption rate of 2.14 means the post office handles mail for people from surrounding communities who don't have carrier delivery.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery for residents of the Hinckley ZIP code. The rural area gets some delivery through two rural routes, but anyone wanting mail addressed to 04944 must use a PO Box. Street names like Skowhegan Road and Waterville Road indicate the community's position as a crossroads between larger towns.
The population skews older, with a median age of 53.8. There are no children under 18 counted in the Census. Of the 30 housing units, 22 are occupied and 86% are owner-occupied. More than half the homes (16 of 30) were built before 1939, pointing to Hinckley's long history as a rural Maine settlement.
Employment data shows an unusual concentration: 153 workers at just 11 business establishments, averaging 14 employees per business. With only 68 residents, most workers commute in. The largest employment sector is transportation, warehousing, and utilities, which accounts for 51 workers.
Street names reference nearby towns and the main highway, reflecting Hinckley's position as a crossroads.
ZIP Code 04944 has 68 residents and 22 households (average 2.73 persons per household). The median age is 53.8 years, significantly older than the state (45.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 66.2% male and 33.8% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.8%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 68Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 140Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 39.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 22Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $171,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.73Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.58Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 30 | 30 | 56 | 60 | 66 | 51 | 57 | 37 | 41 | 55 | 60 | 78 | 63 | 140 |
| Decennial Census | 42 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 68 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.8
Male Median Age: 55.3
Female Median Age: 44.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 59 | 92.19% |
| Black: | 1 | 1.56% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 3.13% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 3.13% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 45 | 66.18% | 55.3 years |
| Females: | 23 | 33.82% | 44.8 years |
| Total: | 68 | 100% | 53.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 140 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 140 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 140 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.2%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (38.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 71 | 60.17% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 47 | 39.83% |
| Total: | 118 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 14 | 19.72% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 14.08% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 27 | 38.03% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 20 | 28.17% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 71 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $171,600, which is well under the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $171,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $171,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 38 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 38 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 38 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 38 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (75.47%). College enrollment is 75.47%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 18 | 31.58% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 19.30% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 49.12% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 57 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 97 | 70.80% |
| Public Insurance: | 20 | 14.60% |
| No Insurance: | 20 | 14.60% |
| Total: | 137 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 117 | 85.40% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 10 | 18.87% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2 | 3.77% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 1.89% |
| College or graduate school: | 40 | 75.47% |
| Total: | 53 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 10 | 18.87% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3 | 5.66% |
ZIP Code 04944 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 144 people with an annual payroll of $6,846,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 60Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,537,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,846,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 144Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 04944 is located in Somerset County, Maine, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Maine's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 04944. It covers 1.725 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.137 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.725 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.137 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 27557.4 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 04944 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.