Jay, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04239
Franklin County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,851
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,238
- Median income Near-median income area
- $168,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jay pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04239 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04239 covers 125.3 square miles in Jay, Franklin County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,851 residents on file, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04239 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,238 (4% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,921. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $168,600 (41% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $759; owner occupancy is 82.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 04239 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 04239
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jay, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04239.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04239, Jay, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,851
Population
125.3
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04239?
39.5
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$70,238
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$32,921
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04239 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Jay, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,238 Top 48% higher than 52% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,948housing units
1,948
Total Housing Units
1,808
Occupied Units
140
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,600
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$759
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 04239, employing approximately 814 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,601,000.
83
Businesses
814
Employees
$50.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 22.9% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 19.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04239 vs 04234 →
ZIP 04239 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04239
Jay (04239)
4,851 residents
- 04294
Wilton (04294)
3,995 residents
- 04254
Livermore Falls (04254)
3,181 residents
- 04253
Livermore (04253)
2,095 residents
- 04349 1,158
Kents Hill (04349)
1,158 residents
- 04221 1,098
Canton (04221)
1,098 residents
- 04234 168
East Wilton (04234)
168 residents
- 04940 118
Farmington Falls (04940)
118 residents
- 04992 103
West Farmington (04992)
103 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04239 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04239 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04253
Livermore (04253)
$70,441 median income
- 04239
Jay (04239)
$70,238 median income
- 04294
Wilton (04294)
$63,104 median income
- 04349
Kents Hill (04349)
$59,500 median income
- 04221
Canton (04221)
$52,458 median income
- 04254
Livermore Falls (04254)
$45,843 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04239 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04234 | East Wilton, ME | 168 | 6.5 mi |
| 04227 | East Dixfield, ME | 79 | 4.7 mi |
| 04253 | Livermore, ME | 2,095 | 8.5 mi |
| 04294 | Wilton, ME | 3,995 | 7.4 mi |
| 04221 | Canton, ME | 1,098 | 6.6 mi |
| 04254 | Livermore Falls, ME | 3,181 | 7.5 mi |
| 04992 | West Farmington, ME | 103 | 9.5 mi |
| 04228 | East Livermore, ME | 6 | 8.2 mi |
| 04940 | Farmington Falls, ME | 118 | 9.0 mi |
| 04349 | Kents Hill, ME | 1,158 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04239, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,851 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04239 in?
ZIP code 04239 (Jay) is located in Franklin County, Maine. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04239?
ZIP code 04239 in Jay, ME has a population of 4,851 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04239?
The median household income in ZIP 04239 is $70,238, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04239?
The median home value in ZIP 04239 is $168,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04239?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04239 is White at 98.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04239?
ZIP code 04239 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 814 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04239?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04239 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04239?
In ZIP code 04239, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04239?
In ZIP code 04239, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04239?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04239 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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