04471 ZIP Code — Orient, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04471 is located in Orient, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 95.94 square miles and serves a population of 585 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04471

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,682. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 04471 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

585

population

95.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orient	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	585
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	95.94 sq mi
Water area	2.14 sq mi
Latitude	45.8875
Longitude	-67.8335
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	67.8%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

585

Population

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$35,682

Median household income

$23,069

Per capita income

$109,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.2%

Home ownership

32.8%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

541

Housing units

16.9%

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	95	16.2%
18 and over	490	83.8%
65 and over	196	33.5%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	529	86.4%
Two or more races	45	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	27	4.4%
Black or African American	7	1.1%
Asian	4	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.8%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 17.3%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.3%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$35,682

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.2%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.2%
Renter occupied	3.8%
Vacant	52.8%
Single-family detached	88.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.5%
2000–2009	20.5%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	14.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Fuel oil	46.5%
Wood	41.9%
Solar	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	159	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	28	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	40	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	33	12.7%
Households with children under 18	53	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	48.8%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.6%	16.7%
Married	67.7%	70.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	4.2%
Divorced	17.7%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.1%
Kindergarten	6	6.9%
Elementary school	57	65.5%
High school	12	13.8%
College / grad school	11	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.6%

Retail trade 11.0%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Public administration 9.1%

Professional & management 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	25.6%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 32.8%

Under 18 years 45.3%

18 and over 30.4%

Married-couple families 22.6%

Female-led households 90.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.9%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.8%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	25.2%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.2%
Public insurance	63.1%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	28.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	578	98.8%
Spanish	16	2.8%
Other Indo-European	11	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.3%
Other languages	3	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	546	93.3%
Born in same state	541	92.5%
Born in different state	296	50.6%
Foreign born	5	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	39	6.7%
Not a US citizen	28	71.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	120	20.5%
French	94	16.1%
German	37	6.3%
Arab	29	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	1%
Polish	3	0.5%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04471

What city is ZIP code 04471 in?

ZIP code 04471 is primarily assigned to Orient, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04471 in?

ZIP code 04471 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04471 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 04471 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04471?

33% of residents in ZIP code 04471 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04471 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 04471 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04471 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 04471 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 04471 in?

ZIP code 04471 observes the EST timezone.