PlainZIP

Oakfield, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04763

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

726
8/sq mi
$46,378
Median income
$144,300
Median home value
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oakfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04763 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04763 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakfield, Aroostook County, Maine, home to just 726 residents across 90.8 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04763 reports a modest median household income of $46,378 (37% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $29,659. Local economic indicators show a 9.2% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $144,300 for a typical home value (49% below the state average), with rent averaging $592 a month; 69.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.7, and the average commute is -. To put 04763 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Aroostook 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 04763, Oakfield, 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

726

Population

90.8

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04763?

57.7

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$46,378

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$29,659

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04763 ranks nationally

Oakfield, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,378 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

What does housing look like?

510

Total Housing Units

319

Occupied Units

191

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$144,300

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$592

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 04763, employing approximately 90 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,877,000.

9

Businesses

90

Employees

$2.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 33.3%

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 04763 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 04763 ranks #2 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 04763 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 04763 ranks #3 of 3 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
04761 New Limerick, ME 529 6.8 mi
04747 Island Falls, ME 1,337 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Aroostook County

04730 standard
Houlton, ME
Pop: 9,992
04736 standard
Caribou, ME
Pop: 9,876
04769 standard
Presque Isle, ME
Pop: 9,692
04743 standard
Fort Kent, ME
Pop: 4,676
04742 standard
Fort Fairfield, ME
Pop: 3,496
04756 standard
Madawaska, ME
Pop: 3,344

Related Areas

Aroostook County Oakfield, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04763 in? ▼
ZIP code 04763 (Oakfield) is located in Aroostook County, Maine. Aroostook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/aroostook-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04763? ▼
ZIP code 04763 in Oakfield, ME has a population of 726 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04763? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04763 is $46,378, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04763? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04763 is $144,300, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04763? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04763 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04763? ▼
ZIP code 04763 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 90 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04763? ▼
In ZIP code 04763, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 04763? ▼
In ZIP code 04763, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04763? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04763 is 9.2% 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.