04763 ZIP Code — Oakfield, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04763 is located in Oakfield, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 35.15 square miles and serves a population of 656 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04763

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 $119,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $43,900. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 04763 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

656
population
35.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04763 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04763

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City Status
Oakfield Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04761 New Limerick (6.3 mi) 04780 Smyrna Mills (7.2 mi) 04730 Houlton (9.3 mi) 04747 Island Falls (13.1 mi) 04760 Monticello (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 656
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 35.15 sq mi
Water area 0.76 sq mi
Latitude 46.1187
Longitude -68.1041
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 68.1% 55.8% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 28.3% 29.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 3.6% 12.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

656
Population
19
People per sq mi
57.1
Median age
$43,900
Median household income
$25,987
Per capita income
$119,500
Median home value
$436
Median monthly rent
71.0%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
393
Housing units
7.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
10
12
5–9
13
4
10–14
5
12
15–19
12
8
20–24
9
35
25–34
36
27
35–44
28
48
45–54
50
24
55–59
25
39
60–64
40
79
65–74
82
20
75–84
20
4
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18599.0%
18 and over59791.0%
65 and over21032.0%
Median age57.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%
Two or more races 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
GroupCount%
White62493.8%
Two or more races172.6%
Hispanic or Latino91.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native91.4%
Asian60.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 68.1% 55.8% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 28.3% 29.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 3.6% 12.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 4.9%
Under $10k 1.9%
$10k–$15k 6.7%
$15k–$25k 21.3%
$25k–$35k 7.3%
$35k–$50k 23.6%
$50k–$75k 18.8%
$75k–$100k 6.7%
$100k–$150k 10.8%
$150k–$200k 2.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.9%
$10k–$15k6.7%
$15k–$25k21.3%
$25k–$35k7.3%
$35k–$50k23.6%
$50k–$75k18.8%
$75k–$100k6.7%
$100k–$150k10.8%
$150k–$200k2.9%
Median income$43,900

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.0%
$50k–$100k 18.4%
$100k–$150k 11.7%
$150k–$200k 26.5%
$200k–$300k 8.1%
$300k–$500k 0.9%
$500k–$1M 8.1%
$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$119,500
Median rent / month$436
Owner occupied71.0%
Renter occupied29.0%
Vacant35.1%
Single-family detached75.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.9%
Median rooms4.7
Avg household size (owned)2.30

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.3%
2000–20097.2%
1990–199911.0%
1980–198910.5%
1970–197922.5%
1960–19695.2%
1950–195916.5%
1940–19490.6%
1939 or earlier22.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)7.0%
1 bedroom18.4%
2 bedrooms25.2%
3 bedrooms32.9%
4 bedrooms12.6%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle11.5%
1 vehicle31.2%
2 vehicles36.3%
3 or more21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.6%
Electricity6.7%
Propane / LP gas1.9%
Fuel oil53.2%
Wood30.6%
No fuel used1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17756.4%
Cohabiting couple258.0%
Male householder, no spouse299.2%
Female householder, no spouse8326.4%
Households with children under 184715.0%
Households with seniors (65+)15148.1%
Average household size2.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.2%12.7%
Married60.1%59.7%
Separated0.7%2.9%
Widowed1.0%12.4%
Divorced9.0%12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%
Some HS, no diploma 5.9%
HS graduate 52.8%
Some college, no degree 22.8%
Associate's degree 7.7%
Bachelor's degree 5.5%
Graduate / professional 2.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.7%
Bachelor's or higher7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool57.4%
Kindergarten710.3%
Elementary school2739.7%
High school68.8%
College / grad school2333.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%
Manufacturing 18.2%
Construction 11.3%
Retail trade 10.5%
Transportation & utilities 10.2%
Finance & real estate 8.4%
Professional & management 5.5%
Public administration 4.0%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Agriculture & mining 1.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts16.0%
Service12.0%
Sales & office29.8%
Natural resources & construction15.3%
Production & transportation26.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.5%
Government13.5%
Self-employed17.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.7%
Carpool8.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home4.5%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)19.1

Poverty

All people 9.3%
Under 18 years 10.2%
18 and over 9.2%
Married-couple families 5.6%
Female-led households 21.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security54.5%
Retirement income26.4%
Supplemental Security2.9%
Cash public assistance5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP22.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.0%
High blood pressure43.2%
High cholesterol39.1%
Diabetes12.7%
Heart disease9.9%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis35.5%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease11.9%
Cancer8.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.4%
Binge drinking12.3%
No physical activity31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.0%
Depression22.0%
Fair or poor health18.2%
Poor mental health13.9%
Poor physical health12.8%
No health insurance13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)82.6%
Visited dentist58.7%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss23.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans7612.7%
Disability%
Any disability32.8%
Under 1822.0%
18–64 years20.4%
65 and over58.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.8%
Public insurance45.4%
No insurance13.7%
Uninsured under 1920.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only63797.1%
Spanish60.9%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages60.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)63096.0%
Born in same state62795.6%
Born in different state48674.1%
Foreign born30.5%
Naturalized citizen264.0%
Not a US citizen1246.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French16925.8%
Italian10816.5%
Arab172.6%
AncestryCount%
German152.3%
English71.1%
Polish20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.9%
Internet access90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04763

What city is ZIP code 04763 in?

ZIP code 04763 is primarily assigned to Oakfield, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04763 in?

ZIP code 04763 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04763 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 04763 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04763 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 04763 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04763?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 04763 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 04763 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04763 in?

ZIP code 04763 observes the EST timezone.

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