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Sherman, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04776

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

925
4/sq mi
$47,115
Median income
$119,000
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04776 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04776 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sherman, Aroostook County, Maine, home to just 925 residents across 220.2 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04776 reports a modest median household income of $47,115 (36% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $22,920. Poverty here runs at 35.7%, with unemployment measured at 8.4%. The typical home here is valued at $119,000 (58% below the state average); renters pay a median of $672 monthly, and 89.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04776, plus 6 more within Aroostook County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 04776

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sherman, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04776.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04776, Sherman, 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

925

Population

220.2

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04776?

35.4

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 98.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$47,115

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$22,920

Per Capita Income

35.7%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04776 ranks nationally

Sherman, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,115 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

492

Total Housing Units

336

Occupied Units

156

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$119,000

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$672

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 04776, employing approximately 194 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,374,000.

32

Businesses

194

Employees

$7.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 8 25.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 12.5%
Retail trade 3 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
04733 Benedicta, ME 221 7.5 mi

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Related Areas

Aroostook County Sherman, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04776 in? ▼
ZIP code 04776 (Sherman) 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 04776? ▼
ZIP code 04776 in Sherman, ME has a population of 925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04776? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04776 is $47,115, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04776? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04776 is $119,000, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04776? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04776 is White at 98.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04776? ▼
ZIP code 04776 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04776? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04776 are: Transportation and warehousing (8), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04776? ▼
In ZIP code 04776, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 04776? ▼
In ZIP code 04776, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04776? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04776 is 35.7% 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.