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Stratton, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04982

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

630
5/sq mi
$30,469
Median income
$257,100
Median home value
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stratton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04982 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04982 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stratton, Franklin County, Maine, home to just 630 residents across 137.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04982 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,469 (59% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $28,515. Local economic indicators show a 20.1% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $257,100 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of $767 monthly, and 49.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 04982's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 →

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 04982, Stratton, 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

630

Population

137.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 04982 ranks nationally

Stratton, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,469 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 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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Related Areas

Franklin County Stratton, ME Maine

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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