Zip code 04478: Rockwood, Maine

Q: What city is zip code 04478?

04478 is assigned to Rockwood, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 04478 in?

04478 is mostly in Somerset County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 04478?

About 316 people live in 04478, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 04478?

The median household income in 04478 is $53,229.

Q: What zip codes are near 04478?

The closest zip codes to 04478 are 04442, 04441, 04985, 04945, 04485.

Residential delivery areaSomerset CountyEastern Time

Population

316

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$379K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

69.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

258 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 04478

04478 is a rural zip code in Rockwood, Maine (Somerset County), covering 258 sq mi of land. About 316 people live here, or 1 per square mile. The median resident is 69.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $53,229 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $379,300, or 7.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; management; and transportation and moving goods.

How 04478 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 316 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age69.6
99th
U.S. 38.9 · ME 44.86th of 400 in ME
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%10th of 399 in ME
Veterans35.8%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%2nd of 400 in ME
Housing vacancy81.1%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%3rd of 399 in ME
Residents 65 and older75.3%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%4th of 400 in ME
Work from home31.5%
96th
U.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%21st of 399 in ME
Median home value$379,300
59th
U.S. $332,700 · ME $296,60075th of 396 in ME
Per capita income$39,030
47th
U.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742193rd of 400 in ME
Diversity index39.9
36th
U.S. 61.4 · ME 18.97th of 400 in ME
Income inequality (Gini)0.403
23rd
U.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456250th of 399 in ME
Median household income$53,229
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · ME $74,733336th of 390 in ME
Bachelor's degree or higher15.8%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%353rd of 400 in ME
Poverty rate3.5%
4th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%361st of 399 in ME
Broadband access75.2%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · ME 90.3%383rd of 399 in ME
Median earnings per worker$25,600
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053390th of 399 in ME
Population316
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,817362nd of 400 in ME
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi396th of 400 in ME
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%390th of 400 in ME
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%397th of 400 in ME
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%393rd of 400 in ME
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · ME 18.1%399th of 400 in ME
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%377th of 399 in ME
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%394th of 399 in ME
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · ME 13%395th of 399 in ME
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%397th of 399 in ME

Measure	04478	Somerset	ME	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ME
Median age	69.6	47	44.8	38.9	99th	6th of 400
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	77.4%	74.3%	65.2%	99th	10th of 399
Veterans	35.8%	10.7%	8.4%	6.2%	99th	2nd of 400
Housing vacancy	81.1%	23%	20.6%	10.1%	99th	3rd of 399
Residents 65 and older	75.3%	23%	22.4%	17.2%	99th	4th of 400
Work from home	31.5%	11%	15.9%	15.1%	96th	21st of 399
Median home value	$379,300	$166,900	$296,600	$332,700	59th	75th of 396
Per capita income	$39,030	$34,433	$43,742	$44,673	47th	193rd of 400
Diversity index	39.9	11.8	18.9	61.4	36th	7th of 400
Income inequality (Gini)	0.403	0.447	0.456	0.483	23rd	250th of 399
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,229	$58,179	$74,733	$80,734	12th	336th of 390
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.8%	21.1%	36.2%	35.7%	11th	353rd of 400
Poverty rateStrength	3.5%	14.2%	10.7%	12.5%	4th	361st of 399
Broadband accessWeakness	75.2%	86.3%	90.3%	91%	2nd	383rd of 399
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$25,600	$41,337	$48,053	$49,666	2nd	390th of 399
Population	316	50,959	1,387,817	334,922,499	1st	362nd of 400
Population density	1/sq mi	13/sq mi	45/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	396th of 400
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.5%	3.8%	5.2%	1st	390th of 400
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	7.5%	6.2%	8.4%	1st	397th of 400
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.5%	4.1%	14.1%	1st	393rd of 400
Residents under 18	0%	18.4%	18.1%	22%	1st	399th of 400
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	377th of 399
Healthcare workers	0%	9.3%	10.8%	9.7%	1st	394th of 399
Self-employed workers	0%	12%	13%	10%	1st	395th of 399
Government workers	0%	13.9%	14.1%	14.5%	1st	397th of 399

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

25%

55–64

56%

65–74

20%

75+

Median age

69.6

Under 18

65 and over

75.3%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black0%
Hispanic9%
Asian0%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial15%

Diversity index

39.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

43.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 165
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 79.4%
Married couples: 79.4%
Living alone: 12.7%
Veterans (of adults): 35.8%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

31%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

04478

$53,229

Somerset Co.

$58,179

Maine

$74,733

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,030

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.403

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

04478

$379,300

Somerset Co.

$166,900

Maine

$296,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

04478

—

Somerset Co.

$910

Maine

$1,139

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

98%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.7%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 875
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 81.1%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 4.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 7.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

22%

Carpooled

46%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

31%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

100%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

17.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

69%

Management

17%

Transportation and moving

15%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

24%

Education

22%

Finance, insurance and real estate

22%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

17%

Retail

15%

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$25,600

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	04478	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$25,650	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

33%

Some college

30%

Associate's

18%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
Households with broadband: 75.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.9%
No internet access: 24.8%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Rockwood
State: Maine
County: Somerset County
Center point: 45.7282° N, 69.7680° W
Land area: 258 sq mi
Water area: 109 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

04478 spans 2 counties

Somerset County84% of land
Piscataquis County16% of land

Zip codes near 04478

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
04442	Greenville Junction, ME	18 mi	208	$73,750	$206,300
04441	Greenville, ME	22 mi	1,839	$64,789	$291,900
04985	West Forks, ME	25 mi	217	$66,827	$287,000
04945	Jackman, ME	27 mi	1,325	$52,045	$197,000
04485	Shirley Mills, ME	28 mi	234	$61,875	$219,600
04464	Monson, ME	33 mi	596	$56,017	$178,100
04406	Abbot, ME	36 mi	675	$53,438	$170,800
04925	Caratunk, ME	36 mi	101	$73,235	$470,000
04443	Guilford, ME	38 mi	2,211	$53,990	$166,700
04414	Brownville, ME	39 mi	1,766	$69,500	$148,100
04415	Brownville Junction, ME	43 mi	215	$50,714	$87,200
04920	Bingham, ME	43 mi	1,866	$39,860	$128,100

Questions about 04478

What city is zip code 04478?

04478 is assigned to Rockwood, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 04478 in?

04478 is mostly in Somerset County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 04478?

About 316 people live in 04478, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 04478 in?

04478 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 04478?

The median household income in 04478 is $53,229.

What zip codes are near 04478?

The closest zip codes to 04478 are 04442, 04441, 04985, 04945, 04485.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04478, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.