ZIP Code 04955

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New Sharon · Franklin County · Maine

Population
1,362

12/sq mi

Median income
$63,889

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,200

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.9%

Median age 43.9

Land area
115.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 04955 in New Sharon, Maine has a population of 1,362. The median household income is $63,889, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $171,200, 38% below the US average. 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04955 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.4 square miles in New Sharon, Franklin County, Maine. The area is home to 1,362 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 04955 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04955 sits at $63,889 (13% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $34,619. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $171,200 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $961 per month, and 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04955 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 04955 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 04955

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04955.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04955, New Sharon, 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

1,362

Population

115.4

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04955?

43.9

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$63,889

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$34,619

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%

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

What does housing look like?

736

Total Housing Units

604

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$171,200

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$961

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 04955, employing approximately 103 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,696,000.

29

Businesses

103

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 34.5%
Retail trade 5 17.2%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
04940 Farmington Falls, ME 118 3.9 mi
04360 Vienna, ME 560 6.3 mi
04938 Farmington, ME 9,869 4.9 mi
04911 Anson, ME 2,136 9.9 mi
04918 Belgrade Lakes, ME 349 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04955 in?
ZIP code 04955 (New Sharon) is located in Franklin County, Maine. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04955?
ZIP code 04955 in New Sharon, ME has a population of 1,362 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04955?
The median household income in ZIP 04955 is $63,889, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04955?
The median home value in ZIP 04955 is $171,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04955?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04955 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04955?
ZIP code 04955 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04955?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04955 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04955?
In ZIP code 04955, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04955?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04955 is 30.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04955?
In ZIP code 04955, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04955?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04955 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for New Sharon, ME

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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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