04785 ZIP Code — Van Buren, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04785 is located in Van Buren, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 125.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,169 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04785

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($39,732) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 04785 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,169

population

125.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04785 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04785

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04785. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Van Buren	Acceptable
Van Buren	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04746 Grand Isle (12.4 mi) 04750 Limestone (13.3 mi) 04751 Limestone (13.4 mi) 04779 Sinclair (14.7 mi) 04762 New Sweden (15.5 mi) 04783 Stockholm (16.6 mi) 04773 Saint David (16.9 mi) 04736 Caribou (17.5 mi) 04772 Saint Agatha (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,169
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	125.44 sq mi
Water area	2.64 sq mi
Latitude	47.1515
Longitude	-67.9260
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	70.7%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,169

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$39,732

Median household income

$34,345

Per capita income

$90,700

Median home value

$628

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,063

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

119

45–54

152

55–59

60–64

118

157

65–74

201

110

75–84

141

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	326	15.0%
18 and over	1,843	85.0%
65 and over	747	34.4%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Black or African American 3.8%

Asian 1.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,033	93.4%
Black or African American	83	3.8%
Asian	35	1.6%
Two or more races	9	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.3%
Other race	5	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.7%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$39,732

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.0%

$50k–$100k 34.6%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,700
Median rent / month	$628
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	35.5%
Single-family detached	65.4%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	16.6%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	32.6%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.2%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	82.4%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	329	38.7%
Cohabiting couple	93	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	173	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	256	30.1%
Households with children under 18	132	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	401	47.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	27.1%
Married	49.1%	39.5%
Separated	0.7%	0.9%
Widowed	2.2%	20.2%
Divorced	11.4%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	7.7%
Kindergarten	22	6.3%
Elementary school	180	51.1%
High school	61	17.3%
College / grad school	62	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.3%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Retail trade 6.5%

Public administration 6.2%

Construction 5.1%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	26.5%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 24.7%

Under 18 years 35.3%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 54.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.2%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	47.0%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	11.7%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	15.1%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	36.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.2%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	28.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	149	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.4%
Under 18	14.1%
18–64 years	26.2%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.2%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	12.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,080	95.9%
Spanish	182	8.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	166	8.0%
Other languages	16	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,945	89.7%
Born in same state	1,882	86.8%
Born in different state	1,560	71.9%
Foreign born	63	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	224	10.3%
Not a US citizen	165	73.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	392	18.1%
Arab	322	14.8%
French	95	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	2.4%
English	27	1.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	75.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04785

What city is ZIP code 04785 in?

ZIP code 04785 is primarily assigned to Van Buren, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04785 in?

ZIP code 04785 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04785 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 04785 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04785 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 04785 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04785?

25% of residents in ZIP code 04785 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04785?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 04785 in?

ZIP code 04785 observes the EST timezone.