04732 ZIP Code — Ashland, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04732 is located in Ashland, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 267.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,584 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04732

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $47,292. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 04732 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,584

population

267.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04732 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04732

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04732. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ashland	Acceptable
Ashland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04768 Portage (7.8 mi) 04766 Perham (14.4 mi) 04757 Mapleton (15.9 mi) 04786 Washburn (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,584
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	267.18 sq mi
Water area	5.23 sq mi
Latitude	46.6749
Longitude	-68.5109
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.8%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,584

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$47,292

Median household income

$27,905

Per capita income

$108,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.2%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

789

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

158

35–44

142

103

45–54

55–59

60–64

116

65–74

104

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	214	13.5%
18 and over	1,370	86.5%
65 and over	409	25.8%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Other race 1.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,501	91.7%
Hispanic or Latino	52	3.2%
Two or more races	36	2.2%
Other race	27	1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.8%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$47,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 32.6%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.2%
Renter occupied	30.8%
Vacant	26.2%
Single-family detached	67.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	18.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	27.1%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	14.6%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	38.9%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	2.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
Fuel oil	65.6%
Wood	22.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	262	34.8%
Cohabiting couple	126	16.7%
Male householder, no spouse	134	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	231	30.7%
Households with children under 18	125	16.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	312	41.4%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.7%	24.2%
Married	38.8%	43.1%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	5.9%	20.1%
Divorced	12.4%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	6.3%
Kindergarten	15	6.7%
Elementary school	86	38.6%
High school	72	32.3%
College / grad school	36	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.8%

Agriculture & mining 18.5%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Retail trade 10.5%

Public administration 7.5%

Other services 3.6%

Construction 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Professional & management 1.9%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.1%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	40.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 40.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	51.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.5%
Public insurance	53.3%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,540	97.2%
Spanish	29	1.9%
Other Indo-European	27	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,523	96.1%
Born in same state	1,502	94.8%
Born in different state	1,102	69.6%
Foreign born	21	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	61	3.9%
Not a US citizen	48	78.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	268	16.9%
Italian	254	16%
Arab	85	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	47	3%
English	33	2.1%
Irish	9	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.5%
Internet access	70.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04732

What city is ZIP code 04732 in?

ZIP code 04732 is primarily assigned to Ashland, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04732 in?

ZIP code 04732 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04732 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 04732 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04732?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04732?

19% of residents in ZIP code 04732 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04732 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 04732 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 04732 in?

ZIP code 04732 observes the EST timezone.