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Franklin County
Kingfield, ME
04947
04947 ZIP Code — Kingfield, ME
Franklin County, Maine
ZIP code 04947 is located in
Kingfield ,
Maine ,
within Franklin County .
It covers approximately 125.17 square miles and serves a population of
1,588 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04947
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $236,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($69,167) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 04947 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,588
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
125.17 sq mi
Water area
0.30 sq mi
Latitude
44.9900
Longitude
-70.3505
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.0%
48.5%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
32.7%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
13.3%
4.9%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$69,167
Median household income
$236,000
Median home value
52.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 215 13.5% 18 and over 1,373 86.5% 65 and over 524 33.0% Median age 56.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 1,561 97.8% Two or more races 14 0.9% Asian 9 0.6% Hispanic or Latino 8 0.5% Black or African American 4 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.0%
48.5%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
32.7%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
13.3%
4.9%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.7% $10k–$15k 6.0% $15k–$25k 9.7% $25k–$35k 13.1% $35k–$50k 4.7% $50k–$75k 17.3% $75k–$100k 14.3% $100k–$150k 10.9% $150k–$200k 7.9% $200k+ 14.4% Median income $69,167
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $236,000 Median rent / month $896 Owner occupied 90.0% Renter occupied 10.0% Vacant 71.8% Single-family detached 57.4% Large apartment buildings 6.4% Mobile homes 3.3% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.95
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.8% 2000–2009 18.8% 1990–1999 16.9% 1980–1989 21.8% 1970–1979 21.5% 1960–1969 7.5% 1950–1959 1.4% 1940–1949 2.1% 1939 or earlier 7.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.3% 1 bedroom 11.0% 2 bedrooms 27.1% 3 bedrooms 36.3% 4 bedrooms 15.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.9% 1 vehicle 35.7% 2 vehicles 33.0% 3 or more 17.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.6% Electricity 4.4% Propane / LP gas 30.8% Fuel oil 47.7% Wood 15.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 405 49.8% Cohabiting couple 40 4.9% Male householder, no spouse 219 26.9% Female householder, no spouse 150 18.4% Households with children under 18 122 15.0% Households with seniors (65+) 384 47.2% Average household size 1.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.9% 22.9% Married 57.8% 61.2% Separated 0.9% 0.0% Widowed 0.9% 6.5% Divorced 16.5% 9.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Graduate / professional
20.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.4% Bachelor's or higher 52.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 2.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 112 40.1% High school 63 22.6% College / grad school 97 34.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
21.3%
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Professional & management
9.8%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Public administration
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 46.7% Service 13.8% Sales & office 20.3% Natural resources & construction 3.6% Production & transportation 15.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.8% Government 8.2% Self-employed 14.4% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.0% Carpool 4.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.6% Work from home 15.0% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 24.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.5% Retirement income 33.8% Supplemental Security 1.1% Cash public assistance 3.8% Food stamps / SNAP 6.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.2% High blood pressure 33.5% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 8.8% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 28.0% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.2% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 20.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.1% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 11.9% Poor mental health 12.8% Poor physical health 9.5% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.5% Visited dentist 66.7% Cholesterol screening 91.4% Teeth loss 15.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 177 12.9%
Disability % Any disability 11.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.2% 65 and over 22.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.8% Public insurance 41.9% No insurance 9.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,552 97.7% Spanish 13 0.8% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 9 0.6% Other languages 4 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,547 97.4% Born in same state 1,525 96.0% Born in different state 828 52.1% Foreign born 22 1.4% Naturalized citizen 41 2.6% Not a US citizen 37 90.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 364 22.9% Italian 338 21.3% German 95 6% Arab 81 5.1% Polish 32 2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 12 0.8% English 9 0.6% Dutch 8 0.5% Norwegian 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.3% Internet access 95.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04947
What city is ZIP code 04947 in?
ZIP code 04947 is primarily assigned to Kingfield, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04947 in?
ZIP code 04947 falls within Franklin County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04947 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 04947 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 04947 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 04947 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 04947?
52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 04947 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 04947 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 04947 in?
ZIP code 04947 observes the EST timezone.
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