ZIP Code 04285 in Weld, ME

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Weld, Maine
County:Franklin County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:21:17 PM
Population:376 [See All]
Area Code:207
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:44.7071, -70.4546
Land Area:59.499 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 04285 has 376 residents and 179 households (average 2.10 persons per household). The median age is 59.2 years, significantly older than the state (45.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.3% male and 48.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:376Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:513Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:367Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:6.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$64,118Source: Census ACS
Households:179Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$233,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.10Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.85Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--408414463490443421398369383428393398513
Decennial Census433------------------376------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 59.2

Male Median Age: 58.4

Female Median Age: 60.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male711353471141117231821211566
Female6115634597810152523191548
Total132281168122011192738434440301014
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:36198.63%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*41.09%
Asian:10.27%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:366100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:19351.33%58.4 years
Females:18348.67%60.6 years
Total:376100%59.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:51199.61%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:20.39%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.39%
Total Population:513100%
Total Native Population:51199.61%
Total Foreign-born Population:20.39%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $64,118, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $19,618 (44.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,493. Family households earn a median of $66,696 versus $30,469 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,227). By gender, male median income is $44,886 and female is $58,125, which is far above the state female median ($51,479), with a current gap of $13,239 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 44.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.6%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$44,500$43,167$45,000$47,679$47,875$45,938$49,219$43,750$44,625$53,281$55,066$61,797$64,118
Median Family Income$44,000$41,250$44,583$46,667$48,875$49,750$52,639$51,250$54,167$55,000$56,513$62,857$66,696
Median NonFamily Income$24,375$32,500$38,333$40,938$38,500$31,250$31,250$30,750$25,625$28,750$32,500$46,875$30,469
Median Male Income$43,750$37,188$47,917$50,000$0$41,417$41,471$41,786$42,583$41,563$39,444$44,844$44,886
Median Female Income$26,250$28,750$30,417$35,625$0$32,404$33,125$32,045$39,063$33,250$31,875$36,458$58,125
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:18243.75%
Unemployed:40.96%
Not In Labor Force:23055.29%
Total:416100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6334.62%
Service:4223.08%
Sales and Office:3519.23%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2714.84%
Production, transportation, and material moving:158.24%
Total Civilian Employed Population:182100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $233,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $100,600 (75.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $79,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,084), is down $375 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $725. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.38% (42.78% with a mortgage, 57.22% free-and-clear) and renters 7.62% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 67.14%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$133,300$118,100$117,100$130,900$131,600$136,700$147,300$155,400$154,700$170,600$173,000$216,700$233,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1168.75%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:531.25%
Total:16100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$375$400$0$0$0$833$842$907$725$650$571$621$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):8339.52%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):11152.86%
Renter Occupied:167.62%
Total Occupied Housing Units:210100%

Occupied Housing Units:21032.86%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):42967.14%
Total Housing Units:639100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:58892.02%
Multi-Family Units:91.41%
Other Units:426.57%
Total Housing Units:639100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 43.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 99.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.80%, which is on par with the state rate (6.60%). Public coverage is 59.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 7.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (60.82%). College enrollment is 7.22%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.90%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:10.25%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8822.11%
Some college, no degree:10526.38%
Associate's degree:338.29%
Bachelor's degree:13533.92%
Graduate or professional degree:369.05%
Total:398100%
High school or higher:39799.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher:17142.96%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:29045.24%
Public Insurance:30647.74%
No Insurance:457.02%
Total:641100%
Has Health Insurance:59692.98%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.8%4.5%4.4%3.8%5.5%5.4%2.5%2.5%8.3%4.3%4.7%7.1%7.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:55.15%
Kindergarten:1212.37%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):5960.82%
High school (grades 9-12):1414.43%
College or graduate school:77.22%
Total:97100%
Early Childhood:1717.53%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):8587.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 04285 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 17 people with an annual payroll of $1,359,000. USPS data shows 175 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:175Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:4Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:306Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:175Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$157,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,359,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:17Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 04285 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 04285. It covers 59.499 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.37 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:59.499 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.37 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


04286 | | 04284

Schools in ZIP Code 04285


We could not locate which school district 04285 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.

Phillips Elementary School 1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966
District: School Administrative District 58Nearby
Gerald D Cushing School 21 Cushing Dr
Wilton, ME 04294
District: UnknownNearby
Academy Hill School 585 Depot St
Wilton, ME 04294
District: UnknownNearby
Strong Elementary School 110 N Main Street
Strong, ME 04983
District: School Administrative District 58Nearby
W G Mallett School 116 Middle Street
Farmington, ME 04938
District: UnknownNearby
Webb River Seventh-Day Adventist School 58 Pine St
Dixfield, ME 04224
District: Private SchoolNearby
Carrabassett Valley Academy 3197 Carrabassett Dr
Carrabassett Valley, ME 49475
District: Private SchoolNearby
Kents Hill School 1614 Main St
Kents Hill, ME 04349
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 04285


University Of Maine At Farmington 224 Main St.
Farmington, ME 04938-9978
Type: Post Secondary
White Mountains Community College 2020 Riverside Drive
Berlin, NH 03570
Type: Post Secondary
Colby College 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive
Waterville, ME 04901-8840
Type: Post Secondary
Thomas College 180 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901-5097
Type: Post Secondary
Central Maine Community College 1250 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210-6498
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Maine At Augusta 46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330-9410
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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