04239 ZIP Code — Jay, ME

Franklin County, Maine

ZIP code 04239 is located in Jay, Maine, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 48.38 square miles and serves a population of 4,637 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04239

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,587. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% 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 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04239 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,637

population

48.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04239 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04239

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04239. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04254 Livermore Falls (7.4 mi) 04253 Livermore (7.8 mi) 04294 Wilton (7.9 mi) 04221 Canton (8.4 mi) 04349 Kents Hill (9.4 mi) 04940 Farmington Falls (9.7 mi) 04938 Farmington (10.4 mi) 04224 Dixfield (10.5 mi) 04360 Vienna (10.7 mi) 04290 Peru (12.1 mi) 04984 Temple (12.5 mi) 04352 Mount Vernon (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,637
Population density	96 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	48.38 sq mi
Water area	0.82 sq mi
Latitude	44.5230
Longitude	-70.2186
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	34.1%	48.5%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	48.1%	32.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.9%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

4,637

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$76,587

Median household income

$34,743

Per capita income

$152,800

Median home value

$707

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,765

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

186

15–19

173

204

20–24

189

332

25–34

308

303

35–44

281

428

45–54

398

55–59

216

60–64

200

259

65–74

241

127

75–84

118

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	622	13.4%
18 and over	4,015	86.6%
65 and over	763	16.5%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 2.2%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,470	96%
Two or more races	104	2.2%
Asian	50	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	48.5%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	48.1%	32.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.9%	4.9%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 1.0%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	1.0%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	26.0%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$76,587

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 29.2%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,800
Median rent / month	$707
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	28.1%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Fuel oil	67.1%
Wood	13.0%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	895	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	210	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	486	26.8%
Female householder, no spouse	221	12.2%
Households with children under 18	472	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	565	31.2%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	21.4%
Married	51.8%	50.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.4%	6.7%
Divorced	17.5%	21.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	98	12.9%
Kindergarten	37	4.9%
Elementary school	226	29.7%
High school	199	26.2%
College / grad school	200	26.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.1%

Manufacturing 19.6%

Retail trade 11.4%

Professional & management 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Public administration 4.7%

Construction 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 13.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	34.6%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	257	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	13.0%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,486	96.7%
Spanish	103	2.3%
Other Indo-European	54	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	43	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,561	98.4%
Born in same state	4,561	98.4%
Born in different state	3,638	78.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	76	1.6%
Not a US citizen	33	43.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	913	19.7%
Italian	447	9.6%
Arab	401	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	287	6.2%
English	27	0.6%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04239

What city is ZIP code 04239 in?

ZIP code 04239 is primarily assigned to Jay, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04239 in?

ZIP code 04239 falls within Franklin County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04239 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 04239 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04239 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 04239 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04239?

The median home value in ZIP code 04239 is $152,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 04239?

ZIP code 04239 has an estimated population of 4,637 residents, with a density of 96 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04239 in?

ZIP code 04239 observes the EST timezone.