PlainZIP

Weld, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04285

Franklin County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

433
3/sq mi
$62,083
Median income
$268,600
Median home value
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Weld pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04285 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04285 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Weld, Franklin County, Maine, home to just 433 residents across 166.5 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04285 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $268,600 (5% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 93.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64, and the average commute is -. To put 04285 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Franklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 04285, Weld, 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

433

Population

166.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 04285 ranks nationally

Weld, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,083 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 04285 vs 04966 →

ZIP 04285 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04285 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04285 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04285 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

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Pop: 9,869
04239 standard
Jay, ME
Pop: 4,851
04294 standard
Wilton, ME
Pop: 3,995
04947 standard
Kingfield, ME
Pop: 1,852
04983 standard
Strong, ME
Pop: 1,752
04966 standard
Phillips, ME
Pop: 1,682

Related Areas

Franklin County Weld, ME Maine

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.