04780 ZIP Code — Smyrna Mills, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04780 is located in Smyrna Mills, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 172.08 square miles and serves a population of 899 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04780

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,063. 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 28 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. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 04780 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

899
population
172.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04780 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04780

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04780. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Smyrna Mills Acceptable
Smyrna Mills Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04763 Oakfield (7.2 mi) 04761 New Limerick (13.1 mi) 04747 Island Falls (14.9 mi) 04765 Patten (15.6 mi) 04730 Houlton (15.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 899
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 172.08 sq mi
Water area 1.23 sq mi
Latitude 46.1654
Longitude -68.2383
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 53.4% 55.8% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 35.5% 29.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 9.6% 12.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.6% 2.5% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

899
Population
5
People per sq mi
33.8
Median age
$49,063
Median household income
$21,414
Per capita income
$115,100
Median home value
$938
Median monthly rent
91.2%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
429
Housing units
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
41
Under 5
41
59
5–9
59
38
10–14
38
23
15–19
24
10
20–24
11
59
25–34
59
39
35–44
39
38
45–54
38
23
55–59
24
39
60–64
39
41
65–74
42
10
75–84
11
27
85+
27
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1830133.5%
18 and over59866.5%
65 and over15817.6%
Median age33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or more races 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
GroupCount%
White87796.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native111.2%
Two or more races111.2%
Hispanic or Latino101.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.4% 55.8% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 35.5% 29.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 9.6% 12.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.6% 2.5% 4.9%
Under $10k 2.7%
$10k–$15k 9.4%
$15k–$25k 18.8%
$25k–$35k 11.6%
$35k–$50k 7.9%
$50k–$75k 32.5%
$75k–$100k 6.4%
$100k–$150k 6.7%
$150k–$200k 1.8%
$200k+ 2.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.7%
$10k–$15k9.4%
$15k–$25k18.8%
$25k–$35k11.6%
$35k–$50k7.9%
$50k–$75k32.5%
$75k–$100k6.4%
$100k–$150k6.7%
$150k–$200k1.8%
$200k+2.1%
Median income$49,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%
$50k–$100k 29.7%
$100k–$150k 33.7%
$150k–$200k 14.3%
$200k–$300k 10.3%
$300k–$500k 3.3%
$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$115,100
Median rent / month$938
Owner occupied91.2%
Renter occupied8.8%
Vacant28.2%
Single-family detached85.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes14.2%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.63

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.7%
2010–20195.5%
2000–200912.0%
1990–199922.9%
1980–198913.1%
1970–197922.3%
1960–19693.3%
1950–19593.1%
1940–19493.1%
1939 or earlier13.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.1%
1 bedroom12.7%
2 bedrooms34.1%
3 bedrooms29.7%
4 bedrooms15.7%
5+ bedrooms4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.2%
1 vehicle36.5%
2 vehicles43.2%
3 or more12.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity0.6%
Propane / LP gas1.2%
Fuel oil52.6%
Wood44.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17152.0%
Cohabiting couple82.4%
Male householder, no spouse6620.1%
Female householder, no spouse8425.5%
Households with children under 1811234.0%
Households with seniors (65+)12437.7%
Average household size2.73

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.1%12.8%
Married57.1%54.4%
Separated0.0%0.3%
Widowed4.3%20.6%
Divorced12.5%11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%
Some HS, no diploma 5.0%
HS graduate 36.0%
Some college, no degree 22.5%
Associate's degree 9.0%
Bachelor's degree 13.5%
Graduate / professional 4.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.0%
Bachelor's or higher17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool42.0%
Kindergarten157.5%
Elementary school16481.6%
High school84.0%
College / grad school105.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%
Construction 16.7%
Retail trade 14.5%
Agriculture & mining 14.2%
Transportation & utilities 9.1%
Public administration 7.3%
Manufacturing 6.9%
Other services 3.6%
Finance & real estate 2.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.1%
Service12.0%
Sales & office14.5%
Natural resources & construction23.3%
Production & transportation29.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector54.9%
Government32.0%
Self-employed13.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.0%
Carpool7.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.8%
Work from home17.6%
Other means3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)27.7

Poverty

All people 13.8%
Under 18 years 15.3%
18 and over 13.0%
Married-couple families 10.5%
Female-led households 31.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.8%
Retirement income23.4%
Supplemental Security6.1%
Cash public assistance2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP9.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.0%
High blood pressure38.5%
High cholesterol36.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma11.7%
Arthritis30.9%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease10.3%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.4%
Binge drinking13.9%
No physical activity29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.9%
Depression23.1%
Fair or poor health16.6%
Poor mental health15.0%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.8%
Visited dentist58.5%
Cholesterol screening88.4%
Teeth loss22.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans447.4%
Disability%
Any disability16.0%
Under 180.3%
18–64 years12.5%
65 and over55.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance48.8%
Public insurance41.4%
No insurance19.4%
Uninsured under 1926.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only81790.9%
Spanish91.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander91.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)85595.1%
Born in same state82391.5%
Born in different state54760.8%
Foreign born323.6%
Naturalized citizen444.9%
Not a US citizen4295.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French17419.4%
Italian9911%
Arab283.1%
AncestryCount%
German151.7%
English70.8%
Irish50.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.6%
Internet access68.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04780

What city is ZIP code 04780 in?

ZIP code 04780 is primarily assigned to Smyrna Mills, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04780 in?

ZIP code 04780 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04780 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 04780 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 04780 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 04780 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04780 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 04780 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04780?

The median home value in ZIP code 04780 is $115,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 04780 in?

ZIP code 04780 observes the EST timezone.

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