ZIP 04605 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Ellsworth city, ME (04605)

Median Income

$72,083

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+667

Wealth inflow

Population

14,695

Unemployment

3.4%

0.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 667 for ZIP 04605 (Ellsworth city, ME) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.4%-8% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.7%-9% vs US avg

637

Establishments

6,488

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.2%
Construction6.3%
Manufacturing6.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Retail trade12.9%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.8%
Professional, scientific, management13.9%
Education, health care, social28.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.4%
Other services3.8%
Public administration2.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 04605 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.7%, median income fell 0.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.6%.

Median Income

$72,083

-4% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate