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Aroostook County
New Sweden, ME
04762
04762 ZIP Code — New Sweden, ME
Aroostook County, Maine
ZIP code 04762 is located in
New Sweden ,
Maine ,
within Aroostook County .
It covers approximately 34.50 square miles and serves a population of
505 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04762
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 $137,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,625. 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 04762 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
505
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
34.50 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
46.9699
Longitude
-68.1210
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.7%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
16.1%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$55,625
Median household income
$137,500
Median home value
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 108 21.4% 18 and over 397 78.6% 65 and over 140 27.7% Median age 49.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.2%
Group Count % White 447 88.5% Two or more races 38 7.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 16 3.2% Asian 4 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.7%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
16.1%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.0% $10k–$15k 6.9% $15k–$25k 10.8% $25k–$35k 6.9% $35k–$50k 21.6% $50k–$75k 17.2% $75k–$100k 5.4% $100k–$150k 20.6% $150k–$200k 7.4% $200k+ 2.5% Median income $55,625
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $137,500 Median rent / month $400 Owner occupied 78.4% Renter occupied 21.6% Vacant 31.8% Single-family detached 86.3% Large apartment buildings 7.4% Mobile homes 1.7% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.59
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.0% 2000–2009 3.3% 1990–1999 8.0% 1980–1989 13.7% 1970–1979 21.1% 1960–1969 3.0% 1950–1959 0.7% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 38.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.0% 1 bedroom 8.7% 2 bedrooms 13.0% 3 bedrooms 45.8% 4 bedrooms 27.4% 5+ bedrooms 2.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.9% 1 vehicle 30.9% 2 vehicles 38.2% 3 or more 26.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 17.6% Propane / LP gas 5.9% Fuel oil 60.3% Wood 13.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 97 47.5% Cohabiting couple 19 9.3% Male householder, no spouse 24 11.8% Female householder, no spouse 64 31.4% Households with children under 18 55 27.0% Households with seniors (65+) 89 43.6% Average household size 2.48
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.5% 23.6% Married 57.4% 48.2% Separated 1.0% 3.2% Widowed 4.1% 13.2% Divorced 6.1% 11.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.6% Bachelor's or higher 32.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 5.1% Kindergarten 7 5.9% Elementary school 56 47.5% High school 27 22.9% College / grad school 22 18.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
43.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Public administration
10.4%
Agriculture & mining
5.4%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 46.5% Service 19.3% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 11.4% Production & transportation 5.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.8% Government 20.3% Self-employed 6.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.8% Carpool 11.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
24.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.7% Retirement income 33.8% Supplemental Security 9.8% Cash public assistance 2.0% Food stamps / SNAP 16.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 41.7% High cholesterol 38.5% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 33.9% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 11.0% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.0% Binge drinking 12.7% No physical activity 29.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.3% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 16.9% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 12.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.3% Visited dentist 60.2% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 21.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 46 11.6%
Disability % Any disability 17.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.5% 65 and over 40.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.6% Public insurance 50.5% No insurance 6.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 495 98.0% Spanish 6 1.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.4% Other languages 4 0.8%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 499 98.8% Born in same state 499 98.8% Born in different state 366 72.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 1.2% Not a US citizen 6 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 120 23.8% Italian 100 19.8% German 40 7.9% Arab 34 6.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 13 2.6% English 2 0.4% Dutch 2 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.4% Internet access 81.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04762
What city is ZIP code 04762 in?
ZIP code 04762 is primarily assigned to New Sweden, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04762 in?
ZIP code 04762 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04762 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 04762 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04762 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 04762 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04762 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 04762 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04762?
The median home value in ZIP code 04762 is $137,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 04762 in?
ZIP code 04762 observes the EST timezone.
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