04487 ZIP Code — Springfield, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04487 is located in Springfield, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 226.73 square miles and serves a population of 812 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04487

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 $84,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,417. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 34 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 (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 04487 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

812

population

226.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04487 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04487

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04487. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Acceptable
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04455 Lee (9.1 mi) 04451 Kingman (10 mi) 04495 Winn (11.7 mi) 04424 Danforth (14.9 mi) 04459 Mattawamkeag (15 mi) 04490 Topsfield (16.4 mi) 04457 Lincoln (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	812
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	226.73 sq mi
Water area	14.96 sq mi
Latitude	45.3954
Longitude	-68.1030
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	58.6%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

812

Population

People per sq mi

54.1

Median age

$39,417

Median household income

$27,104

Per capita income

$84,200

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

19.4%

Unemployment

1,011

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	76	9.4%
18 and over	736	90.6%
65 and over	200	24.6%
Median age	54.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	792	96.1%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.5%
Two or more races	12	1.5%
Other race	6	0.7%
Black or African American	1	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 14.5%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.5%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$39,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.9%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,200
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	61.8%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.4%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	18.2%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	47.8%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	7.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Fuel oil	38.8%
Wood	43.5%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	176	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	35	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	97	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	92	23.0%
Households with children under 18	57	14.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	37.5%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	16.9%
Married	45.8%	53.3%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	9.2%
Divorced	20.2%	20.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	13.8%
Kindergarten	8	10.0%
Elementary school	7	8.8%
High school	37	46.3%
College / grad school	17	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Retail trade 10.8%

Professional & management 8.6%

Construction 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	20.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 22.4%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	28.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.7%
Under 18	22.4%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	18.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	788	97.0%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	802	98.8%
Born in same state	802	98.8%
Born in different state	461	56.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.2%
Not a US citizen	6	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	201	24.8%
Italian	135	16.6%
Arab	84	10.3%
German	23	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	11	1.4%
English	6	0.7%
Polish	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.3%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04487

What city is ZIP code 04487 in?

ZIP code 04487 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04487 in?

ZIP code 04487 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04487 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 04487 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04487?

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 04487 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 04487 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04487?

18% of residents in ZIP code 04487 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 04487 in?

ZIP code 04487 observes the EST timezone.