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Aroostook County
Portage, ME
04768
04768 ZIP Code — Portage, ME
Aroostook County, Maine
ZIP code 04768 is located in
Portage ,
Maine ,
within Aroostook County .
It covers approximately 87.35 square miles and serves a population of
397 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04768
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $53,393. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 04768 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
397
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
87.35 sq mi
Water area
3.85 sq mi
Latitude
46.7876
Longitude
-68.5018
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.4%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
24.0%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.6%
2.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$53,393
Median household income
$196,300
Median home value
$1,025
Median monthly rent
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 41 10.3% 18 and over 356 89.7% 65 and over 185 46.6% Median age 63.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Group Count % White 389 98% Black or African American 3 0.8% Two or more races 3 0.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.4%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
24.0%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.6%
2.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.4% $10k–$15k 6.9% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 4.9% $35k–$50k 18.2% $50k–$75k 9.4% $75k–$100k 9.9% $100k–$150k 19.7% $150k–$200k 8.4% $200k+ 3.9% Median income $53,393
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $196,300 Median rent / month $1,025 Owner occupied 90.1% Renter occupied 9.9% Vacant 60.0% Single-family detached 91.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.9% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.95
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.8% 2010–2019 6.7% 2000–2009 7.9% 1990–1999 6.5% 1980–1989 19.7% 1970–1979 12.6% 1960–1969 10.5% 1950–1959 11.6% 1940–1949 4.9% 1939 or earlier 17.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.9% 1 bedroom 5.3% 2 bedrooms 42.0% 3 bedrooms 35.1% 4 bedrooms 10.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.5% 1 vehicle 34.0% 2 vehicles 44.8% 3 or more 19.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.5% Electricity 5.4% Propane / LP gas 17.7% Fuel oil 59.6% Wood 14.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 108 53.2% Cohabiting couple 3 1.5% Male householder, no spouse 53 26.1% Female householder, no spouse 39 19.2% Households with children under 18 25 12.3% Households with seniors (65+) 136 67.0% Average household size 1.96
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.9% 8.0% Married 58.4% 62.9% Separated 0.0% 6.3% Widowed 0.0% 14.3% Divorced 14.7% 8.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
34.4%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.7% Bachelor's or higher 19.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 25 47.2% High school 22 41.5% College / grad school 6 11.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Professional & management
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Agriculture & mining
7.0%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Public administration
5.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.7% Service 10.2% Sales & office 25.5% Natural resources & construction 13.4% Production & transportation 15.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.8% Government 24.2% Self-employed 5.7% Unpaid family workers 1.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.6% Carpool 9.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.5% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 36.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
43.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 68.0% Retirement income 25.1% Supplemental Security 7.4% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 22.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.6% High blood pressure 46.5% High cholesterol 43.0% Diabetes 14.0% Heart disease 10.8% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 38.5% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 12.8% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.8% Binge drinking 11.3% No physical activity 31.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 18.6% Poor mental health 13.3% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 12.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 83.8% Visited dentist 59.8% Cholesterol screening 92.5% Teeth loss 21.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 57 16.0%
Disability % Any disability 20.9% Under 18 2.4% 18–64 years 19.9% 65 and over 25.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.5% Public insurance 59.2% No insurance 4.8% Uninsured under 19 4.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 397 100.0% 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) 397 100.0% Born in same state 386 97.2% Born in different state 261 65.7% Foreign born 11 2.8% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 105 26.4% Italian 77 19.4% German 31 7.8% Arab 22 5.5%
Ancestry Count % English 6 1.5% Polish 1 0.3% Norwegian 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.1% Internet access 95.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04768
What city is ZIP code 04768 in?
ZIP code 04768 is primarily assigned to Portage, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04768 in?
ZIP code 04768 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04768 have an older population?
47% of residents in ZIP code 04768 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04768 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 04768 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 04768 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 04768 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04768 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 04768 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 04768 in?
ZIP code 04768 observes the EST timezone.
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