Zip code 04763: Oakfield, Maine
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 04763
04763 is a rural zip code in Oakfield, Maine (Aroostook County), covering 35 sq mi of land. About 629 people live here, or 18 per square mile. The median resident is 57.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $46,378 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $144,300, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $592 a month.
10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.5 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare. 18% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 04763 compares
- Median age57.799thU.S. 38.9 · ME 44.858th of 400 in ME
- Housing vacancy37.5%99thU.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%122nd of 399 in ME
- 98thU.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%58th of 400 in ME
- 95thU.S. 10% · ME 13%151st of 399 in ME
- Veterans11.8%94thU.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%100th of 400 in ME
- Government workers14.6%57thU.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%180th of 399 in ME
- 56thU.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%110th of 400 in ME
- Homeownership rate69.9%53rdU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%351st of 399 in ME
- Uninsured rate6.7%49thU.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%197th of 400 in ME
- Median earnings per worker$47,50048thU.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053159th of 399 in ME
- 44thU.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%212th of 399 in ME
- Poverty rate9.2%40thU.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%229th of 399 in ME
- Broadband access88.7%27thU.S. 91% · ME 90.3%225th of 399 in ME
- 24thU.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%71st of 400 in ME
- Per capita income$29,65918thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742353rd of 400 in ME
- Work from home5.6%10thU.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%345th of 399 in ME
- Median home value$144,3008thU.S. $332,700 · ME $296,600344th of 396 in ME
- Average commute18.5 min7thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min334th of 384 in ME
- Median household income$46,3786thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · ME $74,733372nd of 390 in ME
- 6thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456328th of 399 in ME
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%389th of 400 in ME
- Residents under 1810.8%3rdU.S. 22% · ME 18.1%343rd of 400 in ME
- Population density18/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi318th of 400 in ME
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9338th of 400 in ME
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%312th of 374 in ME
- Population6291stU.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,817310th of 400 in ME
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · ME $1,139289th of 318 in ME
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%308th of 399 in ME
| Measure | 04763 | Aroostook | ME | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.7 | 48.3 | 44.8 | 38.9 | 58th of 400 | |
| Housing vacancy | 37.5% | 22.2% | 20.6% | 10.1% | 122nd of 399 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 36.2% | 25.7% | 22.4% | 17.2% | 58th of 400 | |
| Self-employed workers | 17.7% | 11.2% | 13% | 10% | 151st of 399 | |
| Veterans | 11.8% | 10% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 100th of 400 | |
| Government workers | 14.6% | 19.8% | 14.1% | 14.5% | 180th of 399 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 5.2% | 110th of 400 | |
| Homeownership rate | 69.9% | 74.5% | 74.3% | 65.2% | 351st of 399 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.7% | 8% | 6.2% | 8.4% | 197th of 400 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $47,500 | $44,005 | $48,053 | $49,666 | 159th of 399 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.1% | 11.9% | 10.8% | 9.7% | 212th of 399 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.2% | 14.4% | 10.7% | 12.5% | 229th of 399 | |
| Broadband access | 88.7% | 84.3% | 90.3% | 91% | 225th of 399 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 14.1% | 71st of 400 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,659 | $34,879 | $43,742 | $44,673 | 353rd of 400 | |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 8.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 345th of 399 | |
| Median home value | $144,300 | $149,700 | $296,600 | $332,700 | 344th of 396 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 18.5 min | 18.3 min | 24.6 min | 26.4 min | 334th of 384 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $46,378 | $56,700 | $74,733 | $80,734 | 372nd of 390 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.368 | 0.465 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 328th of 399 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 10.4% | 23.4% | 36.2% | 35.7% | 389th of 400 | |
| Residents under 18 | 10.8% | 18.7% | 18.1% | 22% | 343rd of 400 | |
| Population density | 18/sq mi | 10/sq mi | 45/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 318th of 400 | |
| Diversity index | 5.9 | 14.2 | 18.9 | 61.4 | 338th of 400 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 21.6% | 46.6% | 48.4% | 51.1% | 312th of 374 | |
| Population | 629 | 67,058 | 1,387,817 | 334,922,499 | 310th of 400 | |
| Median gross rent | $592 | $784 | $1,139 | $1,413 | 289th of 318 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 308th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White97%
- Black0%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 319
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 54.9%
- Married couples
- 50.8%
- Living alone
- 37.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.8%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 510
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Vacant
- 37.5%
- Median year built
- 1973
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 21.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 5.7%
- Home value to income
- 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 04763 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $53,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | $10,750 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,161 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $49,306 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $47,222 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.4%
- Households with broadband
- 88.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 74.3%
- No internet access
- 7.5%
- Without health insurance
- 6.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Oakfield
- State
- Maine
- County
- Aroostook County
- Center point
- 46.0739° N, 68.1135° W
- Land area
- 35 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Oakfield (unincorporated)10% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 04763
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04761 | New Limerick, ME | 7.3 mi | $53,810 |
| 04747 | Island Falls, ME | 8.6 mi | $56,795 |
| 04780 | Smyrna Mills, ME | 9.9 mi | $62,727 |
| 04730 | Houlton, ME | 15 mi | $61,980 |
| 04471 | Orient, ME | 16 mi | $47,500 |
| 04776 | Sherman, ME | 20 mi | $47,115 |
| 04760 | Monticello, ME | 20 mi | $51,875 |
| 04735 | Bridgewater, ME | 22 mi | $64,750 |
| 04764 | Oxbow, ME | 23 mi | — |
| 04777 | Stacyville, ME | 23 mi | $53,472 |
| 04497 | Wytopitlock, ME | 24 mi | $48,958 |
| 04765 | Patten, ME | 27 mi | $50,286 |
Questions about 04763
What city is zip code 04763?
04763 is assigned to Oakfield, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 04763 in?
04763 is in Aroostook County, Maine.
What is the population of 04763?
About 629 people live in 04763, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 04763 in?
04763 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 04763?
The median household income in 04763 is $46,378.
What zip codes are near 04763?
The closest zip codes to 04763 are 04761, 04747, 04780, 04730, 04471.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04763, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.