ZIP Code 04985

ZIP code 04985 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 570.0 square miles in West Forks, Somerset County, Maine. The area is home to 114 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 04985 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04985 sits at $66,827 (9% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $39,065. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $287,000 (1% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 92.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04985 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 04985 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 →