ZIP Code 04971

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Saint Albans · Somerset County · Maine

Population
2,005

17/sq mi

Median income
$65,600

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$194,000

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.8%

Median age 54.3

Land area
115.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 04971 in Saint Albans, Maine has a population of 2,005. The median household income is $65,600, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $194,000, 30% below the US average. 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04971 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.9 square miles in Saint Albans, Somerset County, Maine. The area is home to 2,005 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 04971 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04971 sits at $65,600 (11% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $34,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $194,000 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,056 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04971 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 04971 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 04971

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04971.

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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 04971, Saint Albans, 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

2,005

Population

115.9

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04971?

54.3

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$65,600

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$34,734

Per Capita Income

23.2%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,262

Total Housing Units

838

Occupied Units

424

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$194,000

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$1,056

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 04971, employing approximately 106 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,737,000.

22

Businesses

106

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 6 27.3%
Construction 5 22.7%
Retail trade 4 18.2%

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 04971 vs 04965 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04965 Palmyra, ME 1,976 6.1 mi
04928 Corinna, ME 2,198 6.7 mi
04923 Cambridge, ME 482 7.4 mi
04930 Dexter, ME 4,295 7.8 mi
04943 Hartland, ME 1,792 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04971 in?
ZIP code 04971 (Saint Albans) 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 04971?
ZIP code 04971 in Saint Albans, ME has a population of 2,005 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04971?
The median household income in ZIP 04971 is $65,600, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04971?
The median home value in ZIP 04971 is $194,000, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04971?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04971 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04971?
ZIP code 04971 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04971?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04971 are: Health care and social assistance (6), Construction (5), Retail trade (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04971?
In ZIP code 04971, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 04971?
In ZIP code 04971, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04971?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04971 is 23.2% 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 Saint Albans, 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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