| ZIP Code | 04947 |
|---|---|
| City | Kingfield |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 3,360 ft |
| Latitude | 45.046806 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.269265 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.89 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 61.0% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 220 (18.7%) |
| Some College | 63 (5.4%) |
| Associates | 167 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 76 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 641 (54.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,292 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $246,900 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $864/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,919 |
| Vacant Units | 2,104 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,919 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,104 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.89 |
ZIP code 04947 is located in Kingfield, Maine, within Franklin County. With a population of 1,584, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.3 years. Economically, 04947 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,292 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04947 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $246,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $864 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 04947 is primarily White (98.30%). Residents are highly educated — 61.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04947 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 04947 in Kingfield, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,584 residents, a median household income of $67,292, and a median home value of $246,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.