04761 ZIP Code — New Limerick, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04761 is located in New Limerick, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 18.18 square miles and serves a population of 465 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04761

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,559) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. 44% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04761 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

465

population

18.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04761 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04761

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04761. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Limerick	Acceptable
New Limerick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04730 Houlton (3.2 mi) 04763 Oakfield (6.3 mi) 04780 Smyrna Mills (13.1 mi) 04760 Monticello (16.5 mi) 04747 Island Falls (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	465
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	18.18 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	46.1191
Longitude	-67.9726
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	52.8%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.5%	2.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

465

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$49,559

Median household income

$35,982

Per capita income

$231,300

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

31.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

288

Housing units

27.6%

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	118	25.4%
18 and over	347	74.6%
65 and over	126	27.1%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 11.2%

Black or African American 4.3%

Two or more races 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	382	82.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	52	11.2%
Black or African American	20	4.3%
Two or more races	11	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.5%	2.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$49,559

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 30.0%

$300k–$500k 22.1%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,300
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	45.1%
Single-family detached	81.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	22.6%
1970–1979	25.6%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	36.6%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	67.8%
3 or more	11.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	48.9%
Wood	35.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	87	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	31	17.2%
Male householder, no spouse	30	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	32	17.8%
Households with children under 18	42	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	51.1%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	20.6%
Married	59.5%	45.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.6%
Divorced	19.6%	22.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 21.9%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	27.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	10.6%
Kindergarten	8	8.5%
Elementary school	67	71.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	9	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Construction 11.7%

Public administration 11.1%

Other services 10.6%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Retail trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Professional & management 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.1%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.5

Poverty

All people 31.3%

Under 18 years 75.7%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.3%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	56.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	58.3%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	436	93.8%
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)	445	95.7%
Born in same state	445	95.7%
Born in different state	353	75.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	4.3%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	143	30.8%
Italian	84	18.1%
Arab	34	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	15	3.2%
English	5	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04761

What city is ZIP code 04761 in?

ZIP code 04761 is primarily assigned to New Limerick, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04761 in?

ZIP code 04761 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04761?

31% of residents in ZIP code 04761 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04761 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 04761 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04761 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 04761 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 04761?

ZIP code 04761 has an estimated population of 465 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04761 in?

ZIP code 04761 observes the EST timezone.