04781 ZIP Code — Wallagrass, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04781 is located in Wallagrass, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 45.77 square miles and serves a population of 513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04781

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 $165,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,458. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 47% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04781 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

513

population

45.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04781 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04781

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04781. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wallagrass	Acceptable
Wallagrass	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04743 Fort Kent (3.9 mi) 04739 Eagle Lake (9.2 mi) 04745 Frenchville (14.3 mi) 04772 Saint Agatha (16 mi) 04779 Sinclair (18.4 mi) 04783 Stockholm (18.7 mi) 04756 Madawaska (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	513
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	45.77 sq mi
Water area	1.07 sq mi
Latitude	47.1503
Longitude	-68.6304
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	53.4%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

513

Population

People per sq mi

53.4

Median age

$56,458

Median household income

$31,957

Per capita income

$165,200

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

293

Housing units

23.6%

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	74	14.4%
18 and over	439	85.6%
65 and over	182	35.5%
Median age	53.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1%

Group	Count	%
White	498	96.1%
Two or more races	10	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 30.9%

$50k–$75k 29.0%

$75k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	30.9%
$50k–$75k	29.0%
$75k–$100k	4.6%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$56,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 25.8%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 14.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,200
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	30.4%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	13.8%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	85.3%
Wood	10.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	13	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	39	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	43	19.8%
Households with children under 18	42	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	45.6%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	28.2%
Married	59.7%	59.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	8.6%
Divorced	9.7%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	4.3%
Kindergarten	5	7.2%
Elementary school	39	56.5%
High school	5	7.2%
College / grad school	17	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Agriculture & mining 19.0%

Public administration 18.6%

Retail trade 11.1%

Construction 5.8%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Professional & management 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.4%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	2.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.7%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	485	94.5%
Spanish	27	5.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	5.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	496	96.7%
Born in same state	486	94.7%
Born in different state	450	87.7%
Foreign born	10	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	17	3.3%
Not a US citizen	10	58.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	150	29.2%
French	43	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	37	7.2%
Italian	11	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04781

What city is ZIP code 04781 in?

ZIP code 04781 is primarily assigned to Wallagrass, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04781 in?

ZIP code 04781 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04781 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 04781 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 04781 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 04781 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04781 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 04781 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04781?

The median home value in ZIP code 04781 is $165,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 04781 in?

ZIP code 04781 observes the EST timezone.