Wallagrass, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04781
Aroostook County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 560
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,583
- Median income Below-median income area
- $189,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wallagrass pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04781 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04781 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wallagrass, Aroostook County, Maine, home to just 560 residents across 127.3 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04781 reports a modest median household income of $49,583 (33% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,620. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 1.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $189,800 (33% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $932; owner occupancy is 85.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aroostook County, so 04781 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 04781
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wallagrass, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04781.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04781, Wallagrass, 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
560
Population
127.3
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04781?
55.0
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$49,583
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$30,620
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04781 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Wallagrass, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,583 9th percentile higher than 9% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
318housing units
318
Total Housing Units
237
Occupied Units
81
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,800
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$932
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 04781, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,080,000.
19
Businesses
22
Employees
$1.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 36.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 21.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.8% |
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 04781 vs 04743 →
ZIP 04781 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04743
Fort Kent (04743)
4,676 residents
- 04739 1,112
Eagle Lake (04739)
1,112 residents
- 04781 560
Wallagrass (04781)
560 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04781 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04781 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04739
Eagle Lake (04739)
$59,028 median income
- 04743
Fort Kent (04743)
$56,422 median income
- 04781
Wallagrass (04781)
$49,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04781 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04781, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04781 in?
ZIP code 04781 (Wallagrass) 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 04781?
ZIP code 04781 in Wallagrass, ME has a population of 560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04781?
The median household income in ZIP 04781 is $49,583, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04781?
The median home value in ZIP 04781 is $189,800, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04781?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04781 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04781?
ZIP code 04781 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04781?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04781 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7), Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04781?
In ZIP code 04781, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 04781?
In ZIP code 04781, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04781?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04781 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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