| ZIP Code | 04285 |
|---|---|
| City | Weld |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 678 ft |
| Latitude | 44.688598 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.454056 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.4% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 56% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 72 (18.1%) |
| Some College | 53 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 68 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 33 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 171 (43.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,118 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,900 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 639 |
| Vacant Units | 429 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 639 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 429 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 04285 is located in Weld, Maine, within Franklin County. With a population of 513, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.3 years. Economically, 04285 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,118 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04285 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $233,900 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 04285 is primarily White (98.64%). Residents are well-educated — 51.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04285 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 04285 in Weld, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 513 residents, a median household income of $64,118, and a median home value of $233,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.