| ZIP Code | 04981 |
|---|---|
| City | Stockton Springs |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Waldo County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 313 ft |
| Latitude | 44.514019 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -68.83905 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.4 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 12.0% ▲ 20% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 661 (34.1%) |
| Some College | 248 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 253 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 256 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 516 (26.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,178 ≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $220,900 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,375/mo ↑ 69% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,379 |
| Vacant Units | 190 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,379 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 190 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
ZIP code 04981 is located in Stockton Springs, Maine, within Waldo County. With a population of 2,584, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.4 years. Economically, 04981 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,178 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04981 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $220,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,375 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 04981 is primarily White (94.23%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.0%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04981 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 04981 in Stockton Springs, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,584 residents, a median household income of $72,178, and a median home value of $220,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.