ZIP Code 04481

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Sebec · Piscataquis County · Maine

Population
559

7/sq mi

Median income
$74,545

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$233,000

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.0%

Median age 49.3

Land area
79.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04481 in Sebec, Maine has a population of 559. The median household income is $74,545, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $233,000, 16% below the US average. 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04481 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.9 square miles in Sebec, Piscataquis County, Maine. The area is home to 559 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 04481 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04481 sits at $74,545 (1% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $40,995. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $233,000 (18% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04481 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Piscataquis County, so you can benchmark 04481 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 04481, Sebec, 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

559

Population

79.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04481?

49.3

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$74,545

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$40,995

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

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

What does housing look like?

372

Total Housing Units

254

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.6%
Renter 2.4%

$233,000

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 04481, employing approximately 105 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,087,000.

16

Businesses

105

Employees

$3.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 31.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 18.8%

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 04481 vs 04426 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04426 Dover Foxcroft, ME 4,720 4.4 mi
04415 Brownville Junction, ME 276 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04481 in?
ZIP code 04481 (Sebec) is located in Piscataquis County, Maine. Piscataquis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/piscataquis-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04481?
ZIP code 04481 in Sebec, ME has a population of 559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04481?
The median household income in ZIP 04481 is $74,545, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04481?
The median home value in ZIP 04481 is $233,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04481?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04481 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04481?
ZIP code 04481 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04481?
In ZIP code 04481, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% 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 04481?
In ZIP code 04481, approximately 97.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04481?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04481 is 5.3% 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 Sebec, 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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