ZIP Code 04982

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Stratton · Franklin County · Maine

Population
630

5/sq mi

Median income
$30,469

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$257,100

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.7%

Median age 48.9

Land area
137.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 04982 in Stratton, Maine has a population of 630. The median household income is $30,469, which is 60% below the national average. Median home value is $257,100, 8% below the US average. 11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04982 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 137.0 square miles in Stratton, Franklin County, Maine. The area is home to 630 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 04982 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04982 sits at $30,469 (59% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $28,515. The poverty rate stands at 20.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $257,100 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $767 per month, and 49.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04982 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 04982 sits relative to Maine and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 04982, Stratton, 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

630

Population

137.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04982?

48.9

Median Age

32.0%

Male

68.0%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$30,469

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$28,515

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 25.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%

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

What does housing look like?

562

Total Housing Units

178

Occupied Units

384

Vacant Units

1.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.4%
Renter 50.6%

$257,100

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$767

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 04982, employing approximately 207 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,036,000.

20

Businesses

207

Employees

$12.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 25.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04982 in?
ZIP code 04982 (Stratton) 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 04982?
ZIP code 04982 in Stratton, ME has a population of 630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04982?
The median household income in ZIP 04982 is $30,469, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04982?
The median home value in ZIP 04982 is $257,100, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04982?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04982 is White at 95.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04982?
ZIP code 04982 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 207 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04982?
In ZIP code 04982, 25.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% 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 04982?
In ZIP code 04982, approximately 49.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04982?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04982 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Stratton, 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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