04961 ZIP Code — New Portland, ME

Somerset County, Maine

ZIP code 04961 is located in New Portland, Maine, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 377.33 square miles and serves a population of 732 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04961

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,099. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 59% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 04961 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

732

population

377.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04961 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04961

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04961. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Portland	Acceptable
New Portland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04958 North Anson (6.9 mi) 04979 Solon (12.4 mi) 04920 Bingham (13.4 mi) 04956 New Vineyard (13.7 mi) 04983 Strong (13.9 mi) 04947 Kingfield (14.4 mi) 04911 Anson (16 mi) 04950 Madison (16.5 mi) 04925 Caratunk (19.4 mi) 04966 Phillips (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	732
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	377.33 sq mi
Water area	34.21 sq mi
Latitude	44.9940
Longitude	-70.0557
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	61.7%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

732

Population

People per sq mi

55.7

Median age

$41,099

Median household income

$25,629

Per capita income

$134,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.1%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

980

Housing units

21.4%

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	148	20.2%
18 and over	584	79.8%
65 and over	225	30.7%
Median age	55.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Asian 4.8%

Two or more races 4.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	648	88.5%
Asian	35	4.8%
Two or more races	35	4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
Median income	$41,099

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.1%
Renter occupied	5.9%
Vacant	62.6%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	26.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	18.7%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	35.2%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	12.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	42.4%
Wood	34.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	165	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	21	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	95	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	94	25.1%
Households with children under 18	86	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	224	59.7%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.9%	22.7%
Married	50.2%	52.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.2%	13.3%
Divorced	32.7%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.5%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.0%
Kindergarten	4	4.0%
Elementary school	70	69.3%
High school	17	16.8%
College / grad school	6	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.7%

Construction 13.0%

Retail trade 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Professional & management 7.5%

Other services 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 0.7%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.2%
Carpool	16.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 20.0%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 58.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.2%
Retirement income	39.7%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	22.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.0%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	698	95.4%
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)	660	90.2%
Born in same state	660	90.2%
Born in different state	427	58.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	72	9.8%
Not a US citizen	49	68.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	243	33.2%
Italian	77	10.5%
Arab	43	5.9%
Norwegian	41	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	16	2.2%
Polish	8	1.1%
Irish	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.2%
Internet access	79.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04961

What city is ZIP code 04961 in?

ZIP code 04961 is primarily assigned to New Portland, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04961 in?

ZIP code 04961 falls within Somerset County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04961 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 04961 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04961 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 04961 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 04961 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 04961 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04961 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 04961 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04961 in?

ZIP code 04961 observes the EST timezone.