| ZIP Code | 04983 |
|---|---|
| City | Strong |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 568 ft |
| Latitude | 44.925633 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.286451 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.6 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 72% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 395 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 128 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 243 (19.7%) |
| Bachelors | 85 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 378 (30.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,781 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,100 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $744/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,075 |
| Vacant Units | 358 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,075 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 358 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 04983 is located in Strong, Maine, within Franklin County. With a population of 1,773, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.6 years. Economically, 04983 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,781 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04983 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $169,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $744 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 04983 is primarily White (83.81%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04983 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 04983 in Strong, ME is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,773 residents, a median household income of $50,781, and a median home value of $169,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.