ZIP Code 04963
standardSource:
Oakland · Kennebec County · Maine
- Population
- 7,238
- Median income
- $77,708
- Median home value
- $247,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.8%
- Land area
- 132.1 sq mi
55/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
New York
ZIP code 04963 in Oakland, Maine has a population of 7,238. The median household income is $77,708, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $247,200, 11% below the US average. 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04963 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.1 square miles in Oakland, Kennebec County, Maine. The area is home to 7,238 residents, producing a population density of 55 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 04963 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04963 sits at $77,708 (6% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $39,914. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $247,200 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $948 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04963 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kennebec County, so you can benchmark 04963 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 04963
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04963.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 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 04963, Oakland, 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
7,238
Population
132.1
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04963?
41.4
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
2.3%
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?
$77,708
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$39,914
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 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?
4,108
Total Housing Units
3,121
Occupied Units
987
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,200
Median Home Value
-13% vs state
$948
Median Rent
1983
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04963 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 158 |
| 2021 | +19.7% | 189 |
| 2022 | +19.1% | 225 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 244 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 270 |
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 155 business establishments in ZIP 04963, employing approximately 1,977 people with a combined annual payroll of $112,078,000.
155
Businesses
1,977
Employees
$112.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.9% |
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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