ZIP Code 04478

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Source:

Rockwood · Somerset County · Maine

Population
316

0/sq mi

Median income
$53,229

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$379,300

▲ 36% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.8%

Median age 69.6

Land area
1053.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04478 in Rockwood, Maine has a population of 316. The median household income is $53,229, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $379,300, 36% above the US average. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04478 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1053.3 square miles in Rockwood, Somerset County, Maine. The area is home to 316 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 04478 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04478 sits at $53,229 (28% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $39,030. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $379,300 (34% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04478 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.6, and the average commute is 15 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 04478 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 04478

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04478.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 04478, Rockwood, 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

316

Population

1053.3

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04478?

69.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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?

$53,229

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$39,030

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

15.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

875

Total Housing Units

165

Occupied Units

710

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$379,300

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 04478, employing approximately 114 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,469,000.

20

Businesses

114

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 30.0%
Construction 3 15.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 15.0%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04478 in?
ZIP code 04478 (Rockwood) is located in Somerset County, Maine. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04478?
ZIP code 04478 in Rockwood, ME has a population of 316 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04478?
The median household income in ZIP 04478 is $53,229, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04478?
The median home value in ZIP 04478 is $379,300, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04478?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04478 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04478?
ZIP code 04478 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 114 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04478?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04478 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Construction (3), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04478?
In ZIP code 04478, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04478?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04478 is 15.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04478?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04478 is 3.5% 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 Rockwood, ME

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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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