Jackman, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04945
Somerset County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,242
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,045
- Median income Below-median income area
- $197,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jackman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04945 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04945 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackman, Somerset County, Maine, home to just 1,242 residents across 2484.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04945 reports a modest median household income of $52,045 (29% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,188. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $197,000 (31% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $800; owner occupancy is 89.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Maine and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 04945.
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 04945
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackman, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04945.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 04945, Jackman, 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
1,242
Population
2484.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04945?
52.5
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
1.4%
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?
$52,045
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$32,188
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04945 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Jackman, 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)
$52,045 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
1,209housing units
1,209
Total Housing Units
670
Occupied Units
539
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,000
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$800
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 68 business establishments in ZIP 04945, employing approximately 496 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,402,000.
68
Businesses
496
Employees
$22.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 14 | 20.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 16.2% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 8 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04945, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,242 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 04945 in?
ZIP code 04945 (Jackman) is located in Somerset County, Maine. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04945?
ZIP code 04945 in Jackman, ME has a population of 1,242 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04945?
The median household income in ZIP 04945 is $52,045, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04945?
The median home value in ZIP 04945 is $197,000, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04945?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04945 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04945?
ZIP code 04945 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 496 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04945?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04945 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14), Accommodation and food services (11), Retail trade (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04945?
In ZIP code 04945, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 04945?
In ZIP code 04945, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04945?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04945 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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