04912 ZIP Code — Athens, ME

Somerset County, Maine

ZIP code 04912 is located in Athens, Maine, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 56.52 square miles and serves a population of 783 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04912

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,625. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 04912 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

783

population

56.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04912 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04912

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04912. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Athens	Acceptable
Athens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04979 Solon (8.1 mi) 04943 Hartland (8.4 mi) 04942 Harmony (8.6 mi) 04976 Skowhegan (9.2 mi) 04950 Madison (10.8 mi) 04923 Cambridge (12.3 mi) 04971 Saint Albans (12.7 mi) 04924 Canaan (14 mi) 04958 North Anson (14.5 mi) 04965 Palmyra (15.4 mi) 04967 Pittsfield (15.6 mi) 04930 Dexter (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	783
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	56.52 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	44.9453
Longitude	-69.6473
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	71.5%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

783

Population

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$45,625

Median household income

$22,748

Per capita income

$107,800

Median home value

$483

Median monthly rent

93.4%

Home ownership

31.1%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

482

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	152	19.4%
18 and over	631	80.6%
65 and over	163	20.8%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	733	92.8%
Two or more races	34	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.9%
Asian	3	0.4%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.5%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 13.9%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	13.9%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
Median income	$45,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 16.3%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,800
Median rent / month	$483
Owner occupied	93.4%
Renter occupied	6.6%
Vacant	39.6%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	17.7%
2 bedrooms	34.9%
3 bedrooms	29.9%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	49.5%
Wood	28.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	124	40.9%
Cohabiting couple	51	16.8%
Male householder, no spouse	76	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	52	17.2%
Households with children under 18	74	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	109	36.0%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	29.4%
Married	37.8%	41.2%
Separated	1.2%	3.0%
Widowed	8.5%	14.8%
Divorced	10.9%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	6.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	25.0%
High school	32	23.5%
College / grad school	61	44.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.3%

Retail trade 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Construction 5.8%

Professional & management 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	27.2%
Sales & office	9.8%
Natural resources & construction	22.1%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	2.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 31.1%

Under 18 years 28.9%

18 and over 31.6%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 52.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	16.2%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.6%
Public insurance	54.3%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	714	91.2%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	776	99.1%
Born in same state	770	98.3%
Born in different state	539	68.8%
Foreign born	6	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.9%
Not a US citizen	6	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	187	23.9%
Italian	80	10.2%
German	34	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	4.1%
Irish	5	0.6%
English	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04912

What city is ZIP code 04912 in?

ZIP code 04912 is primarily assigned to Athens, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04912 in?

ZIP code 04912 falls within Somerset County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04912?

31% of residents in ZIP code 04912 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 04912 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 04912 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04912?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 04912 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 04912 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 04912 in?

ZIP code 04912 observes the EST timezone.