04955 ZIP Code — New Sharon, ME

Franklin County, Maine

ZIP code 04955 is located in New Sharon, Maine, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 45.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,449 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04955

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,146. 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04955 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,449

population

45.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04955 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04955

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04955. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Sharon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04940 Farmington Falls (3.8 mi) 04938 Farmington (5.3 mi) 04360 Vienna (7.5 mi) 04957 Norridgewock (9 mi) 04911 Anson (9.2 mi) 04978 Smithfield (9.9 mi) 04963 Oakland (11.3 mi) 04956 New Vineyard (11.8 mi) 04352 Mount Vernon (12.1 mi) 04918 Belgrade Lakes (12.2 mi) 04294 Wilton (12.8 mi) 04239 Jay (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,449
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	45.20 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	44.6446
Longitude	-70.0074
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	43.9%	48.5%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	32.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.9%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,449

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$61,146

Median household income

$35,019

Per capita income

$161,800

Median home value

$644

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

671

Housing units

31.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

116

25–34

122

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

131

65–74

139

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	300	20.7%
18 and over	1,149	79.3%
65 and over	344	23.7%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,393	94.6%
Two or more races	38	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.6%
Asian	9	0.6%
Other race	5	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	48.5%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	32.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.9%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 18.4%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	18.4%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	12.0%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$61,146

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,800
Median rent / month	$644
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	24.2%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	48.2%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Fuel oil	51.9%
Wood	34.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	356	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	54	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	69	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	112	19.0%
Households with children under 18	152	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	221	37.4%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	24.3%
Married	66.1%	59.1%
Separated	1.3%	0.9%
Widowed	3.5%	4.1%
Divorced	10.9%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 13.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	31.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	7.3%
Kindergarten	38	13.3%
Elementary school	131	45.8%
High school	83	29.0%
College / grad school	13	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 11.7%

Construction 10.9%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Public administration 5.4%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	12.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,366	94.3%
Spanish	10	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	9	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,416	97.7%
Born in same state	1,412	97.4%
Born in different state	1,048	72.3%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	33	2.3%
Not a US citizen	16	48.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	330	22.8%
Italian	204	14.1%
Arab	109	7.5%
German	100	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	34	2.3%
English	6	0.4%
Dutch	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04955

What city is ZIP code 04955 in?

ZIP code 04955 is primarily assigned to New Sharon, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04955 in?

ZIP code 04955 falls within Franklin County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04955 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 04955 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04955 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 04955 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04955?

The median home value in ZIP code 04955 is $161,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 04955?

ZIP code 04955 has an estimated population of 1,449 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04955 in?

ZIP code 04955 observes the EST timezone.