| ZIP Code | 04978 |
|---|---|
| City | Smithfield |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 265 ft |
| Latitude | 44.641819 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.79989 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.0 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 196 (27.2%) |
| Some College | 97 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 64 (8.9%) |
| Bachelors | 95 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 265 (36.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,694 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,300 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,107/mo ↑ 74% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 704 |
| Vacant Units | 283 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 704 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 283 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
ZIP code 04978 is located in Smithfield, Maine, within Somerset County. With a population of 867, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56 years. Economically, 04978 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,694 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04978 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $231,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,107 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 04978 is primarily White (95.16%). Residents are well-educated — 49.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 51% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04978 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 04978 in Smithfield, ME is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 867 residents, a median household income of $105,694, and a median home value of $231,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.