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Phillips, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04966

Franklin County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,682
3/sq mi
$47,969
Median income
$176,500
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Phillips pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04966 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04966 covers 509.7 square miles in Phillips, Franklin County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,682 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04966 reports a modest median household income of $47,969 (35% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $28,911. Local economic indicators show a 15.1% poverty rate alongside 6.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $176,500 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $475 monthly, and 83.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 04966 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Franklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 04966

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phillips, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04966.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04966, Phillips, 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

1,682

Population

509.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04966?

50.5

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$47,969

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$28,911

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04966 ranks nationally

Phillips, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,969 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,194

Total Housing Units

692

Occupied Units

502

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$176,500

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$475

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 25 business establishments in ZIP 04966, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,148,000.

25

Businesses

156

Employees

$7.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 24.0%
Construction 6 24.0%
Retail trade 3 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.0%

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 04966 vs 04285 →

ZIP 04966 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04966 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04966 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04966 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04285 Weld, ME 433 8.7 mi
04983 Strong, ME 1,752 8.8 mi

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Pop: 4,851
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Pop: 1,852
04983 standard
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Pop: 1,752
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Pop: 1,620

Related Areas

Franklin County Phillips, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04966 in? ▼
ZIP code 04966 (Phillips) 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 04966? ▼
ZIP code 04966 in Phillips, ME has a population of 1,682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04966? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04966 is $47,969, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04966? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04966 is $176,500, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04966? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04966 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04966? ▼
ZIP code 04966 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04966? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04966 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6), Construction (6), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04966? ▼
In ZIP code 04966, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 04966? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04966 is 28.2 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 04966? ▼
In ZIP code 04966, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04966? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04966 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.