| ZIP Code | 04965 |
|---|---|
| City | Palmyra |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 263 ft |
| Latitude | 44.843151 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.368356 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs ↓ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.7% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 433 (35.6%) |
| Some College | 177 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 202 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 182 (15%) |
| Graduate Degree | 216 (17.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,261 ▼ 35% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $123,800 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $763/mo ↓ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 879 |
| Vacant Units | 44 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 879 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 44 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 04965 is located in Palmyra, Maine, within Somerset County. With a population of 2,150, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.6 years. Economically, 04965 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,261 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04965 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $123,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $763 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 04965 is primarily White (98.70%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%.
The unemployment rate in 04965 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 04965 in Palmyra, ME is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,150 residents, a median household income of $49,261, and a median home value of $123,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.