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Piscataquis County
Sangerville, ME
04479
04479 ZIP Code — Sangerville, ME
Piscataquis County, Maine
ZIP code 04479 is located in
Sangerville ,
Maine ,
within Piscataquis County .
It covers approximately 38.42 square miles and serves a population of
1,141 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04479
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $34,464. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.
Overall, ZIP code 04479 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,141
Population density
30 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
38.42 sq mi
Water area
1.30 sq mi
Latitude
45.1264
Longitude
-69.3117
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.6%
58.6%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
30.1%
28.3%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
11.3%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.4%
1.8%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$34,464
Median household income
$112,200
Median home value
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 144 12.6% 18 and over 997 87.4% 65 and over 281 24.6% Median age 52.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 1,112 97.5% Two or more races 24 2.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.6%
58.6%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
30.1%
28.3%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
11.3%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.4%
1.8%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.8% $10k–$15k 11.7% $15k–$25k 16.7% $25k–$35k 16.4% $35k–$50k 7.8% $50k–$75k 15.5% $75k–$100k 11.7% $100k–$150k 5.4% $150k–$200k 5.7% $200k+ 2.3% Median income $34,464
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $112,200 Median rent / month $688 Owner occupied 74.9% Renter occupied 25.1% Vacant 35.8% Single-family detached 68.7% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 19.2% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.0% 2000–2009 7.5% 1990–1999 13.4% 1980–1989 18.3% 1970–1979 11.2% 1960–1969 4.5% 1950–1959 3.8% 1940–1949 6.6% 1939 or earlier 29.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.9% 1 bedroom 10.4% 2 bedrooms 28.4% 3 bedrooms 34.5% 4 bedrooms 16.6% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.1% 1 vehicle 35.0% 2 vehicles 30.3% 3 or more 27.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.3% Electricity 2.6% Propane / LP gas 14.6% Fuel oil 64.6% Wood 11.8% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 220 38.3% Cohabiting couple 48 8.4% Male householder, no spouse 143 24.9% Female householder, no spouse 163 28.4% Households with children under 18 116 20.2% Households with seniors (65+) 231 40.2% Average household size 1.99
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.9% 15.9% Married 41.4% 43.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.5% 17.9% Divorced 19.2% 22.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.6% Bachelor's or higher 10.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 9 5.6% Elementary school 48 29.6% High school 53 32.7% College / grad school 52 32.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Public administration
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Professional & management
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.5%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.2% Service 19.2% Sales & office 21.4% Natural resources & construction 14.0% Production & transportation 31.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.8% Government 12.4% Self-employed 6.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.6% Carpool 4.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.6% Work from home 8.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 16.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.4%
Female-led households
32.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.1% Retirement income 26.1% Supplemental Security 13.1% Cash public assistance 3.7% Food stamps / SNAP 20.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.7% High blood pressure 39.9% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 9.8% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 33.2% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 12.5% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.1% Binge drinking 13.0% No physical activity 28.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 24.6% Fair or poor health 19.0% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 15.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.9% Visited dentist 57.3% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 29.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 75 7.5%
Disability % Any disability 31.1% Under 18 1.4% 18–64 years 31.3% 65 and over 45.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.0% Public insurance 55.9% No insurance 12.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,099 96.3% 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) 1,134 99.4% Born in same state 1,131 99.1% Born in different state 794 69.6% Foreign born 3 0.3% Naturalized citizen 7 0.6% Not a US citizen 4 57.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 330 28.9% Italian 125 11% Arab 107 9.4% Polish 42 3.7%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 12 1.1% German 6 0.5% English 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.3% Internet access 81.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04479
What city is ZIP code 04479 in?
ZIP code 04479 is primarily assigned to Sangerville, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04479 in?
ZIP code 04479 falls within Piscataquis County, Maine.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04479?
26% of residents in ZIP code 04479 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 04479?
11% 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 04479 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 04479 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04479?
The median home value in ZIP code 04479 is $112,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 04479 in?
ZIP code 04479 observes the EST timezone.
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