ZIP Code 04471

ZIP code 04471 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 253.8 square miles in Orient, Aroostook County, Maine. The area is home to 609 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 04471 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04471 sits at $47,500 (35% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $30,325. The poverty rate stands at 26.6% and the unemployment rate at 30.8%. On housing, the median home value is $160,400 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $483 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04471 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 04471 sits relative to Maine and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →