04950 ZIP Code — Madison, ME

Somerset County, Maine

ZIP code 04950 is located in Madison, Maine, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 51.88 square miles and serves a population of 4,738 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04950

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $55,839. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 04950 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,738

population

51.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04950 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04950

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Madison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04976 Skowhegan (7 mi) 04911 Anson (8.7 mi) 04957 Norridgewock (9.1 mi) 04958 North Anson (9.6 mi) 04979 Solon (10.3 mi) 04912 Athens (10.8 mi) 04937 Fairfield (13.1 mi) 04943 Hartland (13.7 mi) 04978 Smithfield (14 mi) 04924 Canaan (14.6 mi) 04956 New Vineyard (15 mi) 04961 New Portland (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,738
Population density	91 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	51.88 sq mi
Water area	2.94 sq mi
Latitude	44.8354
Longitude	-69.8047
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	55.6%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

4,738

Population

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

$55,839

Median household income

$32,376

Per capita income

$150,500

Median home value

$976

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

2,110

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

112

5–9

119

10–14

15–19

158

20–24

170

288

25–34

307

149

35–44

160

415

45–54

444

148

55–59

159

215

60–64

229

444

65–74

475

134

75–84

143

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	524	11.1%
18 and over	4,214	88.9%
65 and over	1,312	27.7%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,686	98.9%
Two or more races	43	0.9%
Black or African American	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$55,839

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.6%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,500
Median rent / month	$976
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	24.0%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	18.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	32.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	7.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	64.9%
Wood	13.0%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,201	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	107	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	173	8.3%
Female householder, no spouse	602	28.9%
Households with children under 18	310	14.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	949	45.6%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	17.1%
Married	64.3%	57.3%
Separated	0.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	14.6%
Divorced	9.7%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 45.5%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	106	15.7%
Kindergarten	36	5.3%
Elementary school	245	36.4%
High school	104	15.4%
College / grad school	183	27.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Retail trade 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 14.1%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Public administration 6.7%

Professional & management 5.3%

Construction 3.4%

Other services 1.3%

Information 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.2%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	15.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 27.6%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 25.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	24.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	438	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	24.5%
65 and over	20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	55.6%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,662	98.4%
Spanish	21	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	21	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,708	99.4%
Born in same state	4,660	98.4%
Born in different state	3,086	65.1%
Foreign born	48	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	30	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	724	15.3%
French	695	14.7%
Arab	654	13.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	529	11.2%
English	22	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04950

What city is ZIP code 04950 in?

ZIP code 04950 is primarily assigned to Madison, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04950 in?

ZIP code 04950 falls within Somerset County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04950 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 04950 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04950?

20% of residents in ZIP code 04950 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04950 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 04950 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04950?

The median home value in ZIP code 04950 is $150,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 04950 in?

ZIP code 04950 observes the EST timezone.