ZIP Code 04984

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Temple · Franklin County · Maine

Population
523

9/sq mi

Median income
$56,087

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$210,200

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.2%

Median age 34

Land area
60.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04984 in Temple, Maine has a population of 523. The median household income is $56,087, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $210,200, 24% below the US average. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04984 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.8 square miles in Temple, Franklin County, Maine. The area is home to 523 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 04984 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04984 sits at $56,087 (24% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $23,954. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $210,200 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,458 per month, and 92.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04984 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 04984 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 →

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 04984, Temple, 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

523

Population

60.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04984?

34.0

Median Age

60.9%

Male

39.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$56,087

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$23,954

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

387

Total Housing Units

262

Occupied Units

125

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.7%
Renter 7.3%

$210,200

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,458

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 04984, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $333,000.

5

Businesses

9

Employees

$333K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 04984 vs 04294 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04294 Wilton, ME 3,995 5.0 mi
04992 West Farmington, ME 103 5.7 mi
04234 East Wilton, ME 168 6.4 mi
04227 East Dixfield, ME 79 10.1 mi
04956 New Vineyard, ME 760 10.4 mi
04224 Dixfield, ME 3,040 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04984 in?
ZIP code 04984 (Temple) 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 04984?
ZIP code 04984 in Temple, ME has a population of 523 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04984?
The median household income in ZIP 04984 is $56,087, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04984?
The median home value in ZIP 04984 is $210,200, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04984?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04984 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04984?
ZIP code 04984 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04984?
In ZIP code 04984, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 04984?
In ZIP code 04984, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04984?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04984 is 10.2% 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 Temple, 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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