04776 ZIP Code — Sherman, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04776 is located in Sherman, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 95.68 square miles and serves a population of 955 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04776

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,292. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 14% 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. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 04776 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

955
population
95.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04776 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04776

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04776. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Sherman Acceptable
Sherman Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04733 Benedicta (4.3 mi) 04777 Stacyville (9.1 mi) 04747 Island Falls (10.3 mi) 04497 Wytopitlock (14.6 mi) 04460 Medway (17.3 mi) 04430 East Millinocket (17.9 mi) 04459 Mattawamkeag (18 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 955
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 95.68 sq mi
Water area 1.52 sq mi
Latitude 45.8094
Longitude -68.3044
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 59.9% 55.8% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 26.7% 29.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 12.3% 12.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.1% 2.5% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

955
Population
10
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$47,292
Median household income
$22,959
Per capita income
$99,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.3%
Home ownership
34.6%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
443
Housing units
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
48
Under 5
42
46
5–9
41
36
10–14
32
14
15–19
12
31
20–24
28
52
25–34
45
54
35–44
47
59
45–54
53
22
55–59
20
35
60–64
30
70
65–74
62
33
75–84
30
7
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1825626.8%
18 and over69973.2%
65 and over20821.8%
Median age37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%
Two or more races 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
GroupCount%
White93197.5%
Two or more races181.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.9% 55.8% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 26.7% 29.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 12.3% 12.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.1% 2.5% 4.9%
Under $10k 9.3%
$10k–$15k 5.9%
$15k–$25k 3.4%
$25k–$35k 16.8%
$35k–$50k 19.6%
$50k–$75k 22.4%
$75k–$100k 3.7%
$100k–$150k 14.3%
$150k–$200k 1.2%
$200k+ 3.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.3%
$10k–$15k5.9%
$15k–$25k3.4%
$25k–$35k16.8%
$35k–$50k19.6%
$50k–$75k22.4%
$75k–$100k3.7%
$100k–$150k14.3%
$150k–$200k1.2%
$200k+3.4%
Median income$47,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.5%
$50k–$100k 26.5%
$100k–$150k 13.6%
$150k–$200k 11.9%
$200k–$300k 13.6%
$300k–$500k 5.8%
$500k–$1M 4.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$99,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied91.3%
Renter occupied8.7%
Vacant31.6%
Single-family detached80.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes15.3%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.96

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.1%
2000–20097.0%
1990–199920.8%
1980–198911.5%
1970–197915.9%
1960–19690.6%
1950–19591.9%
1940–19490.4%
1939 or earlier33.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom2.8%
2 bedrooms27.2%
3 bedrooms47.8%
4 bedrooms16.1%
5+ bedrooms5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.0%
1 vehicle23.9%
2 vehicles47.8%
3 or more19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity3.1%
Propane / LP gas1.6%
Fuel oil64.0%
Wood28.3%
No fuel used1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16551.2%
Cohabiting couple5717.7%
Male householder, no spouse5015.5%
Female householder, no spouse5015.5%
Households with children under 189830.4%
Households with seniors (65+)15849.1%
Average household size2.97

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.8%24.4%
Married55.8%52.9%
Separated5.1%0.0%
Widowed1.4%10.4%
Divorced15.9%12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.0%
Some HS, no diploma 6.7%
HS graduate 34.9%
Some college, no degree 17.6%
Associate's degree 12.0%
Bachelor's degree 9.4%
Graduate / professional 4.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher78.2%
Bachelor's or higher13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool21.2%
Kindergarten116.7%
Elementary school13079.8%
High school116.7%
College / grad school95.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%
Agriculture & mining 16.5%
Retail trade 11.0%
Manufacturing 10.0%
Transportation & utilities 9.7%
Construction 8.7%
Other services 6.8%
Public administration 4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%
Professional & management 2.9%
Finance & real estate 2.3%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.9%
Service13.5%
Sales & office20.3%
Natural resources & construction18.4%
Production & transportation23.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector60.0%
Government10.3%
Self-employed23.9%
Unpaid family workers5.8%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone50.2%
Carpool11.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.9%
Work from home27.4%
Other means5.3%
Avg commute (minutes)31.5

Poverty

All people 34.6%
Under 18 years 49.2%
18 and over 29.3%
Married-couple families 15.2%
Female-led households 65.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security48.1%
Retirement income16.5%
Supplemental Security8.7%
Cash public assistance2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP17.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.9%
High blood pressure41.9%
High cholesterol38.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Heart disease9.2%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis34.1%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease11.3%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.7%
Binge drinking13.0%
No physical activity30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.2%
Depression22.4%
Fair or poor health17.2%
Poor mental health14.1%
Poor physical health12.3%
No health insurance12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)82.0%
Visited dentist59.6%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss21.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans324.6%
Disability%
Any disability19.4%
Under 185.1%
18–64 years14.7%
65 and over48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance32.4%
Public insurance55.0%
No insurance28.7%
Uninsured under 1920.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only86590.6%
Spanish455.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander455.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)93597.9%
Born in same state93297.6%
Born in different state54657.2%
Foreign born30.3%
Naturalized citizen202.1%
Not a US citizen1260.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French21922.9%
Italian17318.1%
Arab262.7%
AncestryCount%
German90.9%
Irish10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.7%
Internet access78.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04776

What city is ZIP code 04776 in?

ZIP code 04776 is primarily assigned to Sherman, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04776 in?

ZIP code 04776 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04776?

35% of residents in ZIP code 04776 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 04776 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 04776 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04776 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 04776 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04776?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 04776 in?

ZIP code 04776 observes the EST timezone.

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