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Waterville, ME
City in Kennebec County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04901.
Population
17,077
Land area
13.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,262
ZIP codes
1
Waterville and its ZIP codes
Waterville at a glance
- Waterville is about 28 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 12th among 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- The median household income is $53,580, 28% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,600 (38% below Maine) and median rent is $978 a month.
Local data for Waterville, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waterville, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,580
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$184,600
Median rent
$978/mo
Homeownership
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
30.8%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,908), French Americans (2,424), German Americans (1,568).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kennebec County. PPP loans are for Waterville.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,915
62,270 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,181
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.49B
FY 2026, $12,023 per person
How people get to work
Waterville, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home16.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waterville, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
646
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
249
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 9°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterville, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Waterville
1 in or overlapping Waterville. Population shown
Cities near Waterville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 5.4 |
| WinslowCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 6 |
| FairfieldCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.8 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.9 |
| NorridgewockCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11.1 |
| AugustaCity | 15 mi | 55.1 |
| SkowheganCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.4 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| HallowellCity | 19 mi | 5.9 |
| MadisonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.4 |
| PittsfieldCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.4 |
| FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| AnsonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| WinthropCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.5 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| GardinerCity | 25 mi | 15.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterville, ME in?
- Waterville is in Kennebec County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Waterville, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waterville include 04901.
- What is the population of Waterville, ME?
- About 17,077 people live in Waterville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterville?
- Nearby places include Oakland (2.2 mi), Winslow (2.6 mi), Fairfield (4.2 mi), Clinton (12 mi), Norridgewock (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023