ZIP Code 04285

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Weld · Franklin County · Maine

Population
433

3/sq mi

Median income
$62,083

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$268,600

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
42.1%

Median age 64

Land area
166.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04285 in Weld, Maine has a population of 433. The median household income is $62,083, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $268,600, 3% below the US average. 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04285 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.5 square miles in Weld, Franklin County, Maine. The area is home to 433 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04285 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04285 sits at $62,083 (16% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $32,476. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $268,600 (5% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04285 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 04285 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04285, Weld, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

433

Population

166.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04285?

64.0

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$62,083

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$32,476

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

635

Total Housing Units

190

Occupied Units

445

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.7%
Renter 6.3%

$268,600

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

1951

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 04285, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,359,000.

10

Businesses

17

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 30.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
04966 Phillips, ME 1,682 8.7 mi
04224 Dixfield, ME 3,040 8.8 mi
04257 Mexico, ME 2,681 9.6 mi
04227 East Dixfield, ME 79 12.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04285 in?
ZIP code 04285 (Weld) 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 04285?
ZIP code 04285 in Weld, ME has a population of 433 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04285?
The median household income in ZIP 04285 is $62,083, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04285?
The median home value in ZIP 04285 is $268,600, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04285?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04285 is White at 95.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04285?
ZIP code 04285 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04285?
In ZIP code 04285, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.1% 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 04285?
In ZIP code 04285, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04285?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04285 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Weld, ME

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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