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Aroostook County
Perham, ME
04766
04766 ZIP Code — Perham, ME
Aroostook County, Maine
ZIP code 04766 is located in
Perham ,
Maine ,
within Aroostook County .
It covers approximately 36.53 square miles and serves a population of
327 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04766
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 $118,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($53,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 52% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 04766 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
327
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
36.53 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
46.8447
Longitude
-68.3357
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.5%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
23.8%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
14.3%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.4%
2.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$53,375
Median household income
$118,000
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 37 11.3% 18 and over 290 88.7% 65 and over 94 28.7% Median age 58.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 316 95.8% Two or more races 10 3% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.5%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
23.8%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
14.3%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.4%
2.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.8% $10k–$15k 2.1% $15k–$25k 16.1% $25k–$35k 4.9% $35k–$50k 19.6% $50k–$75k 23.8% $75k–$100k 9.8% $100k–$150k 14.7% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 4.9% Median income $53,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $118,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 88.8% Renter occupied 11.2% Vacant 26.3% Single-family detached 82.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.0% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.26
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.6% 2010–2019 6.2% 2000–2009 14.4% 1990–1999 19.1% 1980–1989 2.1% 1970–1979 23.2% 1960–1969 5.7% 1950–1959 2.6% 1940–1949 2.1% 1939 or earlier 22.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 5.2% 2 bedrooms 37.6% 3 bedrooms 47.9% 4 bedrooms 5.7% 5+ bedrooms 2.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.3% 1 vehicle 22.4% 2 vehicles 44.8% 3 or more 26.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 2.8% Propane / LP gas 3.5% Fuel oil 61.5% Wood 21.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 75 52.4% Cohabiting couple 10 7.0% Male householder, no spouse 39 27.3% Female householder, no spouse 19 13.3% Households with children under 18 23 16.1% Households with seniors (65+) 72 50.3% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.4% 9.1% Married 60.7% 62.1% Separated 0.0% 0.8% Widowed 0.0% 16.7% Divorced 9.8% 11.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.0% Bachelor's or higher 15.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 2.4% Kindergarten 3 7.3% Elementary school 16 39.0% High school 10 24.4% College / grad school 11 26.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.7%
Public administration
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.9% Service 11.9% Sales & office 23.9% Natural resources & construction 13.4% Production & transportation 23.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.1% Government 11.9% Self-employed 9.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 94.0% Carpool 3.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.5% Work from home 0.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.7% Retirement income 16.1% Supplemental Security 10.5% Cash public assistance 1.4% Food stamps / SNAP 16.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.6% High blood pressure 39.6% High cholesterol 36.7% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 11.7% Arthritis 31.8% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 11.0% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.0% Binge drinking 13.8% No physical activity 31.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.4% Depression 23.3% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 14.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.7% Visited dentist 57.3% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 23.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 30 10.3%
Disability % Any disability 24.2% Under 18 2.7% 18–64 years 25.0% 65 and over 30.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.6% Public insurance 56.6% No insurance 7.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 319 97.6% Spanish 1 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 325 99.4% Born in same state 320 97.9% Born in different state 202 61.8% Foreign born 5 1.5% Naturalized citizen 2 0.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 59 18% Italian 48 14.7% Arab 31 9.5% German 30 9.2%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 2 0.6% Dutch 2 0.6% English 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.7% Internet access 74.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04766
What city is ZIP code 04766 in?
ZIP code 04766 is primarily assigned to Perham, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04766 in?
ZIP code 04766 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04766 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 04766 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04766 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 04766 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 04766 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 04766 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04766?
The median home value in ZIP code 04766 is $118,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 04766 in?
ZIP code 04766 observes the EST timezone.
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