| City: | East Wilton, Maine |
| County: | Franklin County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:00:56 PM |
| Population: | 27 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 207 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.6175, -70.1905 |
| Land Area: | 0.005 sq mi |
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The ZIP code's footprint is tiny, covering just 0.005 square miles with a population of 27 people. That translates to a median age of 46.5 years and 16 total housing units, of which 14 are occupied. Two units sit vacant for seasonal use, though this isn't a vacation destination. The small residential footprint explains why postal infrastructure extends far beyond what local population would suggest.
Mail delivery here follows rural carrier routes. One distinct rural route serves street addresses along Main Street, which accounts for the only named street in the ZIP code database. The route designation is "C" (carrier route rate sortation), meaning mail gets sorted by route rather than by five-digit ZIP. This is standard for communities where delivery points are widely scattered.
The street delivery infrastructure is minimal. Main Street has two address records in the ZIP+4 database, and one named building appears: the post office itself, listed as "POSTMASTER." Six businesses operate in the area, employing 76 people according to older Census Bureau economic data. That works out to an average of 12.7 employees per establishment, suggesting these aren't corner stores but operations with real payrolls.
The high PO Box adoption rate tells the real story. When a post office maintains seven times more boxes than local households, it's serving people who drive in from elsewhere. These are residents of unincorporated areas, camps along back roads, and properties where rural routes don't reach. For them, the East Wilton post office isn't just convenient. It's the only option.
This isn't a border hub in the international sense. The classification algorithm flagged it based on adoption rate alone, which can indicate various regional service patterns. In rural Maine, that pattern typically means serving timber country, lake camps, and hilltop properties that predate modern addressing standards. The ZIP code wraps around a single postal facility that acts as a collection point for a much larger service area.
Main Street is the only street in the ZIP+4 database, with just two delivery records. This minimal street infrastructure reflects a postal facility that exists primarily to serve PO Box customers from a wider regional area rather than local street delivery.
ZIP Code 04234 has 27 residents and 14 households (average 1.93 persons per household). The median age is 46.5 years, slightly older than the state (45.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 29.6% male and 70.4% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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: | 27Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5,400.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 14Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.93Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 105 | 242 | 229 | 131 | 147 | 186 | 60 | 63 | 40 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 168 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 27 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.5
Male Median Age: 50.5
Female Median Age: 38.5
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 26 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 8 | 29.63% | 50.5 years |
| Females: | 19 | 70.37% | 38.5 years |
| Total: | 27 | 100% | 46.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 100.00 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 100.0% | 81.8% | 87.9% | 60.0% | 60.0% | 41.4% | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 04234 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 76 people with an annual payroll of $3,600,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 100Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $817,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,600,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 76Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 04234 is located in Franklin 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 04234. It covers 0.005 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.005 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 04234 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 March 1, 2026.