04285 ZIP Code — Weld, ME

Franklin County, Maine

ZIP code 04285 is located in Weld, Maine, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 59.50 square miles and serves a population of 398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04285

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 $216,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,797. 58% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 04285 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

398

population

59.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04285 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04285

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04285. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weld	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04984 Temple (8.5 mi) 04224 Dixfield (9 mi) 04257 Mexico (9.9 mi) 04294 Wilton (10.6 mi) 04966 Phillips (11 mi) 04275 Roxbury (12.6 mi) 04276 Rumford (14 mi) 04983 Strong (14.1 mi) 04226 East Andover (14.2 mi) 04290 Peru (15.9 mi) 04938 Farmington (17.1 mi) 04239 Jay (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	398
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	59.50 sq mi
Water area	3.37 sq mi
Latitude	44.7071
Longitude	-70.4546
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	46.1%	48.5%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	32.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.9%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

398

Population

People per sq mi

64.2

Median age

$61,797

Median household income

$31,239

Per capita income

$216,700

Median home value

$621

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

605

Housing units

43.0%

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	48	12.1%
18 and over	350	87.9%
65 and over	182	45.7%
Median age	64.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	396	99.5%
Asian	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	48.5%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	32.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.9%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 35.9%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	35.9%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$61,797

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 22.3%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,700
Median rent / month	$621
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	70.8%
Single-family detached	91.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	39.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	26.0%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	27.7%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	39.8%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%
Fuel oil	55.2%
Wood	29.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	110	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	9	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	34	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	28	15.5%
Households with children under 18	19	10.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	55.8%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.6%	13.3%
Married	71.8%	72.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	7.0%
Divorced	13.9%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.3%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 35.8%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	43.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	10.2%
Elementary school	32	65.3%
High school	9	18.4%
College / grad school	3	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.6%

Construction 13.7%

Professional & management 10.7%

Retail trade 9.9%

Public administration 9.2%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Other services 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.2%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.1%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.2%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	17.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.0%
Retirement income	43.6%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	21.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	54.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	59.8%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	396	99.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	396	99.5%
Born in same state	396	99.5%
Born in different state	234	58.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.5%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	146	36.7%
Italian	80	20.1%
Arab	41	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	30	7.5%
Norwegian	4	1%
English	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04285

What city is ZIP code 04285 in?

ZIP code 04285 is primarily assigned to Weld, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04285 in?

ZIP code 04285 falls within Franklin County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04285 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 04285 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04285 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 04285 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04285 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 04285 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04285 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 04285 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04285 in?

ZIP code 04285 observes the EST timezone.