04971 ZIP Code — Saint Albans, ME

Somerset County, Maine

ZIP code 04971 is located in Saint Albans, Maine, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 44.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,822 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04971

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 $182,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,479. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 04971 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.

1,822

population

44.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04971 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04971

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04971. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Albans	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04965 Palmyra (5.4 mi) 04930 Dexter (7.8 mi) 04928 Corinna (7.8 mi) 04923 Cambridge (7.9 mi) 04943 Hartland (8 mi) 04953 Newport (9.2 mi) 04967 Pittsfield (9.9 mi) 04929 Detroit (11.7 mi) 04435 Exeter (12.3 mi) 04912 Athens (12.7 mi) 04924 Canaan (12.9 mi) 04969 Plymouth (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,822
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	44.79 sq mi
Water area	2.31 sq mi
Latitude	44.9224
Longitude	-69.3904
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	54.7%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	1.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,822

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$59,479

Median household income

$37,138

Per capita income

$182,500

Median home value

$910

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,092

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

110

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

120

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

117

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	457	25.1%
18 and over	1,365	74.9%
65 and over	433	23.8%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

Asian 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,729	94.9%
Two or more races	56	3.1%
Asian	37	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	1.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 15.2%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	15.2%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$59,479

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 23.3%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,500
Median rent / month	$910
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	33.9%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	21.0%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	40.7%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Fuel oil	52.9%
Wood	16.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	460	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	43	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	126	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	174	21.7%
Households with children under 18	241	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	333	41.5%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.6%	11.1%
Married	66.2%	62.2%
Separated	0.0%	2.7%
Widowed	0.6%	4.4%
Divorced	18.7%	19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.3%
Kindergarten	8	2.9%
Elementary school	129	47.3%
High school	97	35.5%
College / grad school	30	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Retail trade 14.4%

Professional & management 13.6%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Public administration 10.3%

Construction 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Information 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Other services 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 53.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.7%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	225	16.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	12.5%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,614	88.6%
Spanish	15	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,794	98.5%
Born in same state	1,773	97.3%
Born in different state	1,202	66.0%
Foreign born	21	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.5%
Not a US citizen	14	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	505	27.7%
Italian	169	9.3%
German	122	6.7%
Arab	40	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	32	1.8%
Irish	29	1.6%
Dutch	8	0.4%
English	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04971

What city is ZIP code 04971 in?

ZIP code 04971 is primarily assigned to Saint Albans, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04971 in?

ZIP code 04971 falls within Somerset County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04971 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 04971 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04971 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 04971 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04971 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 04971 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04971?

16% of residents in ZIP code 04971 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 04971 in?

ZIP code 04971 observes the EST timezone.