04982 ZIP Code — Stratton, ME

Franklin County, Maine

ZIP code 04982 is located in Stratton, Maine, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 44.19 square miles and serves a population of 328 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04982

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $35,388. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 04982 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

328
population
44.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04982 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04982

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City Status
Stratton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04947 Kingfield (9.7 mi) 04970 Rangeley (14.3 mi) 04966 Phillips (17.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 328
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 44.19 sq mi
Water area 0.28 sq mi
Latitude 45.1161
Longitude -70.4358
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 58.4% 48.5% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 32.7% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 6.0% 13.9% 20.6%
Over $200k 3.0% 4.9% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

328
Population
7
People per sq mi
48.1
Median age
$35,388
Median household income
$28,391
Per capita income
$189,700
Median home value
$903
Median monthly rent
58.8%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
477
Housing units
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
5
10
5–9
13
1
10–14
2
21
15–19
29
9
25–34
12
15
35–44
20
34
45–54
48
11
55–59
16
9
60–64
13
24
65–74
32
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185717.4%
18 and over27182.6%
65 and over5617.1%
Median age48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White32799.4%
Hispanic or Latino10.3%
Other race10.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.4% 48.5% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 32.7% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 6.0% 13.9% 20.6%
Over $200k 3.0% 4.9% 4.9%
Under $10k 8.0%
$10k–$15k 19.8%
$15k–$25k 2.7%
$25k–$35k 17.1%
$35k–$50k 20.3%
$50k–$75k 23.0%
$75k–$100k 0.5%
$100k–$150k 4.3%
$200k+ 4.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.0%
$10k–$15k19.8%
$15k–$25k2.7%
$25k–$35k17.1%
$35k–$50k20.3%
$50k–$75k23.0%
$75k–$100k0.5%
$100k–$150k4.3%
$200k+4.3%
Median income$35,388

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%
$50k–$100k 4.5%
$100k–$150k 10.0%
$150k–$200k 40.9%
$200k–$300k 29.1%
$300k–$500k 8.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$189,700
Median rent / month$903
Owner occupied58.8%
Renter occupied41.2%
Vacant66.2%
Single-family detached81.8%
Large apartment buildings1.1%
Mobile homes6.3%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)1.77

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.0%
2000–200920.9%
1990–199914.8%
1980–19896.9%
1970–197926.7%
1960–19697.8%
1950–19592.0%
1940–19490.9%
1939 or earlier18.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.7%
1 bedroom6.1%
2 bedrooms40.8%
3 bedrooms35.4%
4 bedrooms11.2%
5+ bedrooms1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle16.0%
1 vehicle47.6%
2 vehicles10.2%
3 or more26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity11.2%
Propane / LP gas11.8%
Fuel oil69.0%
Wood8.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4725.1%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse3820.3%
Female householder, no spouse10254.5%
Households with children under 184825.7%
Households with seniors (65+)5629.9%
Average household size1.73

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.7%15.7%
Married47.9%26.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%16.9%
Divorced12.4%40.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 10.3%
HS graduate 28.8%
Some college, no degree 37.0%
Associate's degree 4.9%
Bachelor's degree 18.5%
Graduate / professional 0.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.7%
Bachelor's or higher18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten22.9%
Elementary school2130.4%
High school2231.9%
College / grad school2434.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 42.8%
Construction 15.9%
Finance & real estate 11.5%
Education & healthcare 11.1%
Manufacturing 9.1%
Transportation & utilities 4.3%
Public administration 4.3%
Retail trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts8.2%
Service32.7%
Sales & office26.4%
Natural resources & construction27.4%
Production & transportation5.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.4%
Government13.5%
Self-employed9.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.5%
Carpool9.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)11.4

Poverty

All people 16.8%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 20.3%
Married-couple families 12.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.4%
Retirement income24.1%
Supplemental Security9.1%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP26.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.0%
High blood pressure31.8%
High cholesterol32.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis25.8%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.7%
Binge drinking17.9%
No physical activity21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.4%
Depression23.1%
Fair or poor health12.7%
Poor mental health14.1%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.3%
Visited dentist62.3%
Cholesterol screening88.1%
Teeth loss18.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans207.4%
Disability%
Any disability11.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years8.8%
65 and over35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.9%
Public insurance50.9%
No insurance3.0%
Uninsured under 196.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only31997.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)328100.0%
Born in same state328100.0%
Born in different state23170.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French11936.3%
Italian4714.3%
AncestryCount%
German3611%
Arab134%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access57.0%
Internet access76.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04982

What city is ZIP code 04982 in?

ZIP code 04982 is primarily assigned to Stratton, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04982 in?

ZIP code 04982 falls within Franklin County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04982?

17% of residents in ZIP code 04982 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04982?

The median household income in ZIP code 04982 is $35,388, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04982?

The median home value in ZIP code 04982 is $189,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 04982?

ZIP code 04982 has an estimated population of 328 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04982 in?

ZIP code 04982 observes the EST timezone.

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