| ZIP Code | 04348 |
|---|---|
| City | Jefferson |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 267 ft |
| Latitude | 44.210864 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.499152 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 693 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 269 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 397 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 194 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 640 (29.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,734 ≈ Avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,400 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,061/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,891 |
| Vacant Units | 627 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,891 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 627 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 04348 is located in Jefferson, Maine, within Lincoln County. With a population of 3,497, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 04348 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,734 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04348 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $230,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,061 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 04348 is primarily White (91.71%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04348 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 04348 in Jefferson, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,497 residents, a median household income of $72,734, and a median home value of $230,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.