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Aroostook County
Sinclair, ME
04779
04779 ZIP Code — Sinclair, ME
Aroostook County, Maine
ZIP code 04779 is located in
Sinclair ,
Maine ,
within Aroostook County .
It covers approximately 100.13 square miles and serves a population of
333 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04779
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $69,485. 62% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 27% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 37%.
Overall, ZIP code 04779 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
333
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
100.13 sq mi
Water area
23.92 sq mi
Latitude
47.1431
Longitude
-68.2385
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.3%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
42.1%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
7.5%
2.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$69,485
Median household income
$223,000
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 6 1.8% 18 and over 327 98.2% 65 and over 191 57.4% Median age 68.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.3%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
42.1%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
7.5%
2.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.8% $10k–$15k 9.6% $15k–$25k 10.2% $25k–$35k 7.8% $35k–$50k 4.2% $50k–$75k 18.6% $75k–$100k 15.6% $100k–$150k 16.2% $200k+ 16.2% Median income $69,485
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $223,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.6% Renter occupied 2.4% Vacant 70.2% Single-family detached 93.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.4% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.3% 2000–2009 22.5% 1990–1999 0.9% 1980–1989 4.6% 1970–1979 11.1% 1960–1969 13.2% 1950–1959 20.0% 1940–1949 15.7% 1939 or earlier 9.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 51.3% 3 bedrooms 39.6% 4 bedrooms 8.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 16.2% 2 vehicles 76.0% 3 or more 7.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 13.8% Propane / LP gas 3.6% Fuel oil 59.9% Wood 9.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 132 79.0% Cohabiting couple 11 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 11 6.6% Female householder, no spouse 13 7.8% Households with children under 18 8 4.8% Households with seniors (65+) 117 70.1% Average household size 1.99
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 5.8% 11.7% Married 82.1% 77.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.1% 5.8% Divorced 7.1% 4.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.8%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.4% Bachelor's or higher 29.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 4 66.7% Elementary school 2 33.3% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.7%
Transportation & utilities
14.3%
Professional & management
6.1%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Public administration
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.6% Service 10.2% Sales & office 15.3% Natural resources & construction 6.1% Production & transportation 40.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.4% Government 6.1% Self-employed 24.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.5% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 23.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 41.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 61.7% Retirement income 51.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.4% High blood pressure 46.4% High cholesterol 42.3% Diabetes 14.0% Heart disease 10.7% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 38.5% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 12.5% Cancer 9.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.1% Binge drinking 11.0% No physical activity 30.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.3% Depression 21.6% Fair or poor health 18.2% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 84.3% Visited dentist 61.0% Cholesterol screening 92.9% Teeth loss 20.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 87 26.6%
Disability % Any disability 36.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 14.0% 65 and over 53.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.6% Public insurance 67.0% No insurance 16.2% Uninsured under 19 66.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 333 100.0% Spanish 8 2.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 8 2.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 302 90.7% Born in same state 295 88.6% Born in different state 284 85.3% Foreign born 7 2.1% Naturalized citizen 31 9.3% Not a US citizen 17 54.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 34 10.2% Italian 33 9.9% Arab 32 9.6%
Ancestry Count % German 27 8.1% English 3 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.2% Internet access 98.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04779
What city is ZIP code 04779 in?
ZIP code 04779 is primarily assigned to Sinclair, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04779 in?
ZIP code 04779 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04779 have an older population?
57% of residents in ZIP code 04779 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04779 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 04779 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 04779 mostly owner-occupied?
98% of occupied units in ZIP code 04779 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04779 have a large veteran population?
27% of civilians in ZIP code 04779 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 04779 in?
ZIP code 04779 observes the EST timezone.
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