04924 ZIP Code — Canaan, ME

Somerset County, Maine

ZIP code 04924 is located in Canaan, Maine, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 41.16 square miles and serves a population of 2,191 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04924

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,406. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04924 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,191

population

41.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04924 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04924

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04924. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canaan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04967 Pittsfield (5 mi) 04943 Hartland (6.7 mi) 04976 Skowhegan (7.7 mi) 04927 Clinton (7.8 mi) 04922 Burnham (8 mi) 04965 Palmyra (9.8 mi) 04937 Fairfield (10 mi) 04929 Detroit (10.3 mi) 04971 Saint Albans (12.9 mi) 04912 Athens (14 mi) 04988 Unity (14.3 mi) 04901 Waterville (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,191
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	41.16 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	44.7622
Longitude	-69.5264
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	48.9%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,191

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$54,406

Median household income

$27,468

Per capita income

$150,700

Median home value

$892

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

890

Housing units

24.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

113

15–19

20–24

25–34

161

35–44

128

105

45–54

55–59

172

60–64

136

159

65–74

125

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	554	25.3%
18 and over	1,637	74.7%
65 and over	410	18.7%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 1.1%

Two or more races 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,121	95.1%
Hispanic or Latino	39	1.7%
Other race	27	1.2%
Black or African American	25	1.1%
Two or more races	12	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 16.8%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	16.8%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$54,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 30.3%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,700
Median rent / month	$892
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	13.0%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	48.1%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	7.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	45.2%
Wood	36.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	534	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	46	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	221	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	64	7.4%
Households with children under 18	239	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	325	37.6%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	21.2%
Married	51.9%	66.9%
Separated	4.9%	1.4%
Widowed	4.3%	2.3%
Divorced	12.6%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 14.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	3.4%
Kindergarten	20	4.5%
Elementary school	217	49.1%
High school	155	35.1%
College / grad school	35	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Construction 19.2%

Retail trade 11.7%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Other services 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Professional & management 4.0%

Public administration 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	23.1%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 22.1%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 8.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	142	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	13.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,070	94.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	2,121	96.8%
Born in same state	2,121	96.8%
Born in different state	1,507	68.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	70	3.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	462	21.1%
Italian	433	19.8%
German	214	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	185	8.4%
Norwegian	6	0.3%
English	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04924

What city is ZIP code 04924 in?

ZIP code 04924 is primarily assigned to Canaan, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04924 in?

ZIP code 04924 falls within Somerset County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04924 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 04924 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04924?

The median home value in ZIP code 04924 is $150,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 04924?

ZIP code 04924 has an estimated population of 2,191 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04924?

The median household income in ZIP code 04924 is $54,406, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04924 in?

ZIP code 04924 observes the EST timezone.