The 04761 ZIP Code is primarily associated with New Limerick, ME in Aroostook County in the United States. The current population estimate is 565. Approximately 28.2% of residents in this Maine region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $28,864. The median household income is $47,500, while about 10% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 04761 is $47,500, while the region's mean household income is $75,220. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,864. The per capita income in ZIP Code 04761 of $28,864 is approximately 11.56% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,637. An estimated 9.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This poverty rate is approximately equal to the overall poverty rate in the U.S. as a whole. Regarding household income, approximately 26.6% of the population in 04761 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.9% of 04761 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 26.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.5% |
In ZIP Code 04761, 92.8% of the population graduated high school, while 28.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.7% in this Aroostook County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.7% |
| Associate's degree | 17.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 24.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 04761, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 3.7% of 04761 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 04761 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (9.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 04761, 94.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 2.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Aroostook County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 2.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 04761, an estimated 23.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Aroostook County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 04761 are older than average. The median age of 40.8 years in ZIP Code 04761 is approximately 7.09% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.2% of the population in 04761 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.5% of 04761 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 04761 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 04761 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 04761 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.49 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.98% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.87% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 04761 | 3.18¢/kWh | 3.35¢/kWh | 2.14¢/kWh |
| Maine | 26.39¢/kWh | 17.84¢/kWh | 11.3¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.47¢/kWh | 8.51¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 04761 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.5 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.39 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.08 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.49 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.29 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.13 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.56 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.38 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.1 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.64 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.74 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.57 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 04761, 60.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 12.8 minutes. Approximately 34.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 04761 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.0% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 04761 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.9% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.9% |
| Retail trade | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.2% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 34.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 12.0% |