04762 ZIP Code – New Sweden, Maine
04762 is a ZIP code serving New Sweden, Maine in Aroostook County with a population of approximately 505 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $55,625, which is below the Maine average and below the national figure. Median home values of $137,500 are well below the national average, with 88.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $400 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 89% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 5.6%, which is near the U.S. rate. An estimated 14.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The median age is 49.8, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 04783, 04736, 04766.
ZIP Code 04762 Data
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ZIP 04762 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04762 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 505 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $137k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $400 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.6% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04783 – Stockholm
- 04736 – Caribou
- 04766 – Perham
- 04785 – Van Buren
- 04750 – Limestone
- 04786 – Washburn
- 04779 – Sinclair
- 04742 – Fort Fairfield
- 04746 – Grand Isle
- 04772 – Saint Agatha
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04783 | STOCKHOLM | 458 | $47,500 |
| 04736 | CARIBOU | 9,022 | $50,286 |
| 04766 | PERHAM | 327 | $53,375 |
| 04785 | VAN BUREN | 2,169 | $39,732 |
| 04750 | LIMESTONE | 1,926 | $43,042 |