04956 ZIP Code — New Vineyard, ME

Franklin County, Maine

ZIP code 04956 is located in New Vineyard, Maine, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 35.74 square miles and serves a population of 691 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04956

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 $142,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,786. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04956 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

691

population

35.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04956

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04956. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Vineyard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04983 Strong (6.6 mi) 04911 Anson (7.5 mi) 04938 Farmington (10.1 mi) 04984 Temple (11.1 mi) 04955 New Sharon (11.8 mi) 04958 North Anson (12.3 mi) 04940 Farmington Falls (12.5 mi) 04961 New Portland (13.7 mi) 04294 Wilton (13.9 mi) 04957 Norridgewock (14.2 mi) 04950 Madison (15 mi) 04966 Phillips (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	691
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	35.74 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	44.7995
Longitude	-70.1064
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	46.3%	48.5%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	32.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	4.9%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

691

Population

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$56,786

Median household income

$29,013

Per capita income

$142,300

Median home value

$741

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

414

Housing units

19.4%

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	163	23.6%
18 and over	528	76.4%
65 and over	129	18.7%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 2.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	666	96.1%
Two or more races	20	2.9%
Black or African American	3	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%
Asian	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	48.5%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	32.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	4.9%	4.9%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$56,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 19.0%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,300
Median rent / month	$741
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	40.9%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	16.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.8%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	36.0%
3 bedrooms	36.9%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Fuel oil	51.1%
Wood	36.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	16	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	67	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	44	16.7%
Households with children under 18	75	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	31.8%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	35.6%
Married	60.8%	45.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	2.9%
Divorced	11.8%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 52.5%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	5.0%
Kindergarten	2	1.1%
Elementary school	73	40.6%
High school	70	38.9%
College / grad school	26	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%

Retail trade 20.7%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Construction 8.2%

Professional & management 7.6%

Other services 5.8%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.3%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	29.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 30.7%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 81.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	653	94.5%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	689	99.7%
Born in same state	679	98.3%
Born in different state	521	75.4%
Foreign born	10	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	251	36.3%
Italian	121	17.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	38	5.5%
German	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04956

What city is ZIP code 04956 in?

ZIP code 04956 is primarily assigned to New Vineyard, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04956 in?

ZIP code 04956 falls within Franklin County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04956 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 04956 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04956?

18% of residents in ZIP code 04956 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04956?

The median home value in ZIP code 04956 is $142,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 04956?

ZIP code 04956 has an estimated population of 691 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04956 in?

ZIP code 04956 observes the EST timezone.