Somerset County, ME ZIP Codes
Maine (ME) · 26 ZIP codes · 25 cities
26
ZIP codes
50,592
population (2021)
-3.1%
pop change since 2010
23025
FIPS code
Somerset County ZIP code map
About Somerset County
Somerset County is located in Maine and contains 26 ZIP codes across 25 cities and communities.
The county's population was 50,592 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.1% from 52,228 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Somerset County is 23025.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 50,592 |
| 2010 population | 52,228 |
| Change | -3.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| FIPS code | 23025 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Somerset County
Anson
Athens
Bingham
Cambridge
Canaan
Caratunk
Detroit
Fairfield
Harmony
Hartland
Hinckley
Jackman
Madison
New Portland
Norridgewock
North Anson
Palmyra
Pittsfield
Rockwood
Saint Albans
Shawmut
Skowhegan
Smithfield
Solon
West Forks
ZIP codes for Somerset County, ME (26)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04478 | Rockwood | Somerset | View map |
| 04911 | Anson | Somerset | View map |
| 04912 | Athens | Somerset | View map |
| 04920 | Bingham | Somerset | View map |
| 04923 | Cambridge | Somerset | View map |
| 04924 | Canaan | Somerset | View map |
| 04925 | Caratunk | Somerset | View map |
| 04929 | Detroit | Somerset | View map |
| 04937 | Fairfield | Somerset | View map |
| 04942 | Harmony | Somerset | View map |
| 04943 | Hartland | Somerset | View map |
| 04944 | Hinckley | Somerset | View map |
| 04945 | Jackman | Somerset | View map |
| 04950 | Madison | Somerset | View map |
| 04954 | New Portland | Somerset | View map |
| 04957 | Norridgewock | Somerset | View map |
| 04958 | North Anson | Somerset | View map |
| 04961 | New Portland | Somerset | View map |
| 04965 | Palmyra | Somerset | View map |
| 04967 | Pittsfield | Somerset | View map |
| 04971 | Saint Albans | Somerset | View map |
| 04975 | Shawmut | Somerset | View map |
| 04976 | Skowhegan | Somerset | View map |
| 04978 | Smithfield | Somerset | View map |
| 04979 | Solon | Somerset | View map |
| 04985 | West Forks | Somerset | View map |
Demographics & statistics
50,288
Population
46.1
Median age
$53,917
Median household income
$31,347
Per capita income
$152,061
Median home value
$581
Median monthly rent
80.9%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
24,868
Housing units
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,202
Under 5
1,198
1,330
5–9
1,325
1,282
10–14
1,276
1,341
15–19
1,336
1,238
20–24
1,233
2,786
25–34
2,774
2,796
35–44
2,784
3,502
45–54
3,487
1,954
55–59
1,947
2,154
60–64
2,146
3,423
65–74
3,410
1,724
75–84
1,717
462
85+
461
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,354 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 40,934 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 11,197 | 25.2% |
| Median age | 46.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.4%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,083 | 94.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,520 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 651 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 235 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 213 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 127 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 91 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
10.9%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $53,917 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.1%
$50k–$100k
18.7%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
16.3%
$200k–$300k
17.2%
$300k–$500k
10.6%
$500k–$1M
8.3%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,061 |
| Median rent / month | $581 |
| Owner occupied | 80.9% |
| Renter occupied | 19.1% |
| Vacant | 35.7% |
| Single-family detached | 79.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 14.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% |
| 3 or more | 24.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.6% |
| Electricity | 6.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.4% |
| Fuel oil | 55.7% |
| Wood | 21.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,611 | 52.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,220 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,865 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,220 | 20.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,045 | 22.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,071 | 38.9% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.7% | 20.8% |
| Married | 55.5% | 54.6% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
41.4%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 567 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 461 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,880 | 38.2% |
| High school | 2,466 | 31.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,800 | 16.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Retail trade
13.0%
Construction
12.9%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Professional & management
7.3%
Public administration
5.4%
Other services
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.7%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.9% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.1% |
| Production & transportation | 15.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.3% |
| Government | 15.2% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.7 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
21.1%
18 and over
14.5%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
32.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.2% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 31.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 27.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.8% |
| Visited dentist | 57.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 24.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,616 | 12.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.9% |
| 18–64 years | 16.9% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.5% |
| Public insurance | 48.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,888 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 159 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 35 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 44 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 49,512 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 49,207 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 35,755 | 64.9% |
| Foreign born | 305 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 776 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 418 | 52.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9,840 | 19.6% |
| Italian | 7,475 | 14.9% |
| Arab | 4,015 | 8% |
| German | 3,506 | 7% |
| English | 467 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 295 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 89 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 88 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 76 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.6% |
| Internet access | 89.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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