Zip code 04487: Springfield, Maine

Q: What city is zip code 04487?

04487 is assigned to Springfield, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 04487 in?

04487 is in Penobscot County, Maine.

Q: What is the population of 04487?

About 838 people live in 04487, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 04487?

The median household income in 04487 is $48,000.

Q: What zip codes are near 04487?

The closest zip codes to 04487 are 04455, 04495, 04490, 04451, 04459.

Residential delivery areaPenobscot CountyEastern Time

Population

838

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$109K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

227 sq mi

4 people/sq mi

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

About 04487

04487 is a rural zip code in Springfield, Maine (Penobscot County), covering 227 sq mi of land. About 838 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 54.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,000 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $109,200, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 40.4 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 04487 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate96.2%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%25th of 399 in ME
Unemployment rate17.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%6th of 400 in ME
Housing vacancy57.2%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%38th of 399 in ME
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%8th of 374 in ME
Self-employed workers23.4%
99th
U.S. 10% · ME 13%79th of 399 in ME
Median age54.4
98th
U.S. 38.9 · ME 44.892nd of 400 in ME
Average commute40.4 min
97th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min19th of 384 in ME
Residents 65 and older27.6%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%141st of 400 in ME
Veterans11.7%
94th
U.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%103rd of 400 in ME
Uninsured rate13.8%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%34th of 400 in ME
Poverty rate15.5%
71st
U.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%99th of 399 in ME
Tech workers3.8%
66th
U.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%62nd of 399 in ME
Work from home15.8%
64th
U.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%154th of 399 in ME
Healthcare workers10.3%
62nd
U.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%177th of 399 in ME
Income inequality (Gini)0.444
58th
U.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456135th of 399 in ME
Government workers13.1%
45th
U.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%217th of 399 in ME
Per capita income$33,480
29th
U.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742287th of 400 in ME
Broadband access88.9%
28th
U.S. 91% · ME 90.3%219th of 399 in ME
Median earnings per worker$40,000
21st
U.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053307th of 399 in ME
Bachelor's degree or higher17.4%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%336th of 400 in ME
Diversity index16.5
9th
U.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9129th of 400 in ME
Median household income$48,000
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · ME $74,733366th of 390 in ME
Foreign-born residents0.7%
4th
U.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%337th of 400 in ME
Median home value$109,200
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · ME $296,600381st of 396 in ME
Residents under 1810.1%
2nd
U.S. 22% · ME 18.1%351st of 400 in ME
Population838
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,817289th of 400 in ME
Population density4/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi382nd of 400 in ME

Measure	04487	Penobscot	ME	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ME
Homeownership rateStrength	96.2%	70.5%	74.3%	65.2%	99th	25th of 399
Unemployment rateWeakness	17.6%	3.6%	3.8%	5.2%	99th	6th of 400
Housing vacancy	57.2%	13.8%	20.6%	10.1%	99th	38th of 399
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	50.4%	48.4%	51.1%	99th	8th of 374
Self-employed workers	23.4%	9.7%	13%	10%	99th	79th of 399
Median age	54.4	42.5	44.8	38.9	98th	92nd of 400
Average commuteWeakness	40.4 min	22.7 min	24.6 min	26.4 min	97th	19th of 384
Residents 65 and older	27.6%	20.1%	22.4%	17.2%	95th	141st of 400
Veterans	11.7%	7.7%	8.4%	6.2%	94th	103rd of 400
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.8%	6.3%	6.2%	8.4%	85th	34th of 400
Poverty rate	15.5%	14.1%	10.7%	12.5%	71st	99th of 399
Tech workers	3.8%	2.4%	2.7%	3.8%	66th	62nd of 399
Work from home	15.8%	11.3%	15.9%	15.1%	64th	154th of 399
Healthcare workers	10.3%	14.1%	10.8%	9.7%	62nd	177th of 399
Income inequality (Gini)	0.444	0.453	0.456	0.483	58th	135th of 399
Government workers	13.1%	15.8%	14.1%	14.5%	45th	217th of 399
Per capita income	$33,480	$37,915	$43,742	$44,673	29th	287th of 400
Broadband access	88.9%	88.8%	90.3%	91%	28th	219th of 399
Median earnings per worker	$40,000	$43,923	$48,053	$49,666	21st	307th of 399
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.4%	30.1%	36.2%	35.7%	15th	336th of 400
Diversity index	16.5	16.8	18.9	61.4	9th	129th of 400
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,000	$66,356	$74,733	$80,734	7th	366th of 390
Foreign-born residents	0.7%	3.4%	4.1%	14.1%	4th	337th of 400
Median home value	$109,200	$214,100	$296,600	$332,700	3rd	381st of 396
Residents under 18	10.1%	17.6%	18.1%	22%	2nd	351st of 400
Population	838	154,710	1,387,817	334,922,499	1st	289th of 400
Population density	4/sq mi	46/sq mi	45/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	382nd of 400

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

13%

35–44

13%

45–54

22%

55–64

19%

65–74

75+

Median age

54.4

Under 18

10.1%

65 and over

27.6%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black0.2%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

16.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 416
Average household size: 2
Family households: 61.8%
Married couples: 46.2%
Living alone: 30.3%
Veterans (of adults): 11.7%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

04487

$48,000

Penobscot Co.

$66,356

Maine

$74,733

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,480

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.444

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

04487

$109,200

Penobscot Co.

$214,100

Maine

$296,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

04487

—

Penobscot Co.

$1,041

Maine

$1,139

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

91%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 971
Owner-occupied: 96.2%
Vacant: 57.2%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

16%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

16%

30–44

45%

45–59

60+

18%

Average commute

40.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

17.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

20%

Office and admin

16%

Healthcare

10%

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Sales

Transportation and moving

Education

Production

Computer and math

Food service

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Cleaning and personal care

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Engineering and science

0.3%

Police and fire

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Retail

13%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Construction

Other services

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.3%

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$40,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

23.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	04487	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,125	$74,888
Service	$28,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,071	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$61,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

41%

Some college

22%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
Households with broadband: 88.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61.3%
No internet access: 9.6%
Without health insurance: 13.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Springfield
State: Maine
County: Penobscot County
Center point: 45.3877° N, 68.1045° W
Land area: 227 sq mi
Water area: 15 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 04487

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
04455	Lee, ME	9.7 mi	925	$49,886	$174,500
04495	Winn, ME	13 mi	287	$36,333	$95,600
04490	Topsfield, ME	13 mi	228	$45,893	$130,200
04451	Kingman, ME	14 mi	217	$31,957	$67,000
04459	Mattawamkeag, ME	18 mi	750	$48,750	$112,000
04417	Burlington, ME	18 mi	355	$46,094	$96,300
04413	Brookton, ME	19 mi	162	$55,000	$183,300
04457	Lincoln, ME	21 mi	5,823	$56,645	$146,300
04492	Waite, ME	21 mi	175	$63,438	$78,300
04637	Grand Lake Stream, ME · PO box	22 mi	—	—	—
04493	West Enfield, ME	22 mi	1,840	$61,563	$183,700
04424	Danforth, ME	23 mi	983	$48,778	$111,900

Questions about 04487

What city is zip code 04487?

04487 is assigned to Springfield, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 04487 in?

04487 is in Penobscot County, Maine.

What is the population of 04487?

About 838 people live in 04487, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 04487 in?

04487 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 04487?

The median household income in 04487 is $48,000.

What zip codes are near 04487?

The closest zip codes to 04487 are 04455, 04495, 04490, 04451, 04459.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04487, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.