| ZIP Code | 04779 |
|---|---|
| City | Sinclair |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Aroostook County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 927 ft |
| Latitude | 47.116172 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -68.307655 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 65.5 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 13.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 168 (55.1%) |
| Some College | 11 (3.6%) |
| Associates | 14 (4.6%) |
| Bachelors | 36 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 76 (24.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,042 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 100% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $204,500 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 562 |
| Vacant Units | 401 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 562 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 401 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 04779 is located in Sinclair, Maine, within Aroostook County. With a population of 364, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 65.5 years. Economically, 04779 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,042 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04779 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $204,500 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 04779 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.2%. Household income has grown by 100% since 2019.
About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 04779 in Sinclair, ME is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 364 residents, a median household income of $86,042, and a median home value of $204,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.