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Franklin County
Temple, ME
04984
04984 ZIP Code — Temple, ME
Franklin County, Maine
ZIP code 04984 is located in
Temple ,
Maine ,
within Franklin County .
It covers approximately 35.52 square miles and serves a population of
735 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04984
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $50,776. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 43% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 04984 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
735
Population density
21 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
35.52 sq mi
Water area
0.23 sq mi
Latitude
44.6976
Longitude
-70.2817
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.7%
48.5%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
25.3%
32.7%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.1%
4.9%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$50,776
Median household income
$170,100
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 220 29.9% 18 and over 515 70.1% 65 and over 142 19.3% Median age 39.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 640 87.1% Two or more races 95 12.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.7%
48.5%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
25.3%
32.7%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.1%
4.9%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 10.6% $35k–$50k 18.6% $50k–$75k 36.7% $75k–$100k 10.2% $100k–$150k 5.3% $150k–$200k 2.7% $200k+ 1.9% Median income $50,776
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $170,100 Median rent / month $839 Owner occupied 86.7% Renter occupied 13.3% Vacant 29.0% Single-family detached 91.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.9% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.51
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.8% 2000–2009 11.6% 1990–1999 8.9% 1980–1989 8.1% 1970–1979 10.2% 1960–1969 7.5% 1950–1959 12.6% 1940–1949 1.9% 1939 or earlier 38.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.6% 1 bedroom 14.5% 2 bedrooms 23.4% 3 bedrooms 44.9% 4 bedrooms 9.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.9% 1 vehicle 25.8% 2 vehicles 52.7% 3 or more 16.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.1% Electricity 25.4% Propane / LP gas 6.1% Fuel oil 37.5% Wood 26.5% Solar 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 157 59.5% Cohabiting couple 29 11.0% Male householder, no spouse 39 14.8% Female householder, no spouse 39 14.8% Households with children under 18 82 31.1% Households with seniors (65+) 123 46.6% Average household size 2.78
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 43.6% 21.0% Married 45.3% 60.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.8% 7.3% Divorced 8.4% 11.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.2%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.0% Bachelor's or higher 17.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 0.5% Kindergarten 5 2.6% Elementary school 99 51.0% High school 76 39.2% College / grad school 13 6.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.8%
Professional & management
15.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.4% Service 20.7% Sales & office 11.9% Natural resources & construction 20.2% Production & transportation 6.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.4% Government 26.9% Self-employed 4.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.3% Carpool 18.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.7% Work from home 5.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.8% Retirement income 32.6% Supplemental Security 6.1% Cash public assistance 3.4% Food stamps / SNAP 9.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.7% High blood pressure 36.5% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 10.6% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 10.7% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.6% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 25.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.4% Depression 24.2% Fair or poor health 16.2% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 13.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.3% Visited dentist 58.0% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 22.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 59 11.5%
Disability % Any disability 21.8% Under 18 10.0% 18–64 years 24.1% 65 and over 33.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.2% Public insurance 68.6% No insurance 10.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 695 94.6% Spanish 3 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 0.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 729 99.2% Born in same state 729 99.2% Born in different state 596 81.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 0.8% Not a US citizen 3 50.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 136 18.5% Italian 97 13.2% German 33 4.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 10 1.4% English 5 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.9% Internet access 92.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04984
What city is ZIP code 04984 in?
ZIP code 04984 is primarily assigned to Temple, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04984 in?
ZIP code 04984 falls within Franklin County, Maine.
Is ZIP code 04984 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 04984 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04984 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 04984 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04984 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 04984 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04984?
The median home value in ZIP code 04984 is $170,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 04984 in?
ZIP code 04984 observes the EST timezone.
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