ZIP Code 04915
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Belfast · Waldo County · Maine
- Population
- 8,806
- Median income
- $66,362
- Median home value
- $308,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.7%
- Land area
- 189.4 sq mi
47/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 57.1
New York
ZIP code 04915 in Belfast, Maine has a population of 8,806. The median household income is $66,362, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $308,700, 11% above the US average. 39.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04915 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 189.4 square miles in Belfast, Waldo County, Maine. The area is home to 8,806 residents, producing a population density of 47 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 04915 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04915 sits at $66,362 (10% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $43,770. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $308,700 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $972 per month, and 72.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04915 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Waldo County, so you can benchmark 04915 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 04915
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04915.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04915, Belfast, 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
8,806
Population
189.4
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04915?
57.1
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
3.9%
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?
$66,362
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$43,770
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,447
Total Housing Units
4,354
Occupied Units
1,093
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$308,700
Median Home Value
+9% vs state
$972
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04915 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 182 |
| 2021 | +20.1% | 219 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 259 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 290 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 302 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 384 business establishments in ZIP 04915, employing approximately 5,663 people with a combined annual payroll of $333,496,000.
384
Businesses
5,663
Employees
$333.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 84 | 21.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 39 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.8% |
| Information | 6 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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