Washburn
Town in Aroostook County, Maine
Washburn is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, with 1,527 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mapleton, 6.2 miles S.
- 1,527residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 34.2 sq miland area · 88.7 km²
- 45 / sq mipopulation density
- 04786ZIP code
About Washburn
Washburn is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It was incorporated on February 25, 1861, and named after Israel Washburn, the governor of Maine at the time. The population was 1,527 at the 2020 census. Benjamin C. Wilder House, which was built in 1852, is located on Main Street in Washburn and predates the town's incorporation by nine years.
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Living in Washburn
- Median household income
- $56,196
- Median home value
- $112,900
- Median rent
- $482/mo
- Median age
- 48.2
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Washburn had 1,527 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,527 |
|---|---|
| Density | 45 per sq mi (17 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washburn at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Aroostook County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,527 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.24 sq mi (88.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.7916° N, 68.1098° W |
| ZIP code | 04786 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300380285 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washburn
- Mapleton6.2 mi S
- Woodland6.4 mi N
- Wade6.6 mi W
- Castle Hill8.5 mi SW
- Perham8.6 mi NW
- Caribou8.8 mi E
- Presque Isle9.0 mi SE
- Fort Fairfield11.3 mi E
- New Sweden12.8 mi N
- Chapman13.3 mi S
- Limestone14.1 mi NE
- Westmanland14.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Washburn
What county is Washburn in?
Washburn is in Aroostook County, Maine.
What is the population of Washburn, ME?
1,527 people lived in Washburn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washburn, ME?
The ZIP code of Washburn is 04786.
What is the elevation of Washburn?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washburn?
Mapleton (6.2 mi), Woodland (6.4 mi), Wade (6.6 mi), Castle Hill (8.5 mi), Perham (8.6 mi).
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