04985 ZIP Code — West Forks, ME

Somerset County, Maine

ZIP code 04985 is located in West Forks, Maine, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 192.17 square miles and serves a population of 153 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

153
population
192.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04985 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04985

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City Status
West Forks Acceptable
West Forks Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04925 Caratunk (12.4 mi) 04478 Rockwood (13 mi) 04442 Greenville Junction (16.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 153
Population density 1 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 192.17 sq mi
Water area 8.64 sq mi
Latitude 45.4275
Longitude -69.9752
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 43.8% 54.1% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 8.3% 31.8% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 47.9% 12.7% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.4% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

153
Population
1
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$34,811
Per capita income
$230,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.5%
Home ownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
447
Housing units
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
11
3
10–14
4
4
15–19
6
8
25–34
13
20
35–44
34
4
45–54
6
1
55–59
2
2
65–74
2
10
75–84
16
0
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182617.0%
18 and over12783.0%
65 and over3120.3%
Median age37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%
Two or more races 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
GroupCount%
White13785.6%
Two or more races138.1%
Hispanic or Latino74.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native31.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.8% 54.1% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 8.3% 31.8% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 47.9% 12.7% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.4% 4.9%
$15k–$25k 13.9%
$25k–$35k 22.2%
$35k–$50k 8.3%
$50k–$75k 11.1%
$75k–$100k 8.3%
$100k–$150k 8.3%
$150k–$200k 27.8%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k13.9%
$25k–$35k22.2%
$35k–$50k8.3%
$50k–$75k11.1%
$75k–$100k8.3%
$100k–$150k8.3%
$150k–$200k27.8%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%
$100k–$150k 11.1%
$150k–$200k 9.5%
$200k–$300k 31.7%
$300k–$500k 31.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$230,400
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied87.5%
Renter occupied12.5%
Vacant84.2%
Single-family detached95.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.2%
Median rooms4.6
Avg household size (owned)2.21

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200912.1%
1990–199912.3%
1980–19896.6%
1970–197911.8%
1960–196911.6%
1950–195911.4%
1940–19494.4%
1939 or earlier29.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)10.7%
1 bedroom13.6%
2 bedrooms38.8%
3 bedrooms27.2%
4 bedrooms1.8%
5+ bedrooms7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.2%
1 vehicle18.1%
2 vehicles45.8%
3 or more31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Propane / LP gas18.1%
Fuel oil50.0%
Wood20.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4663.9%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse1318.1%
Female householder, no spouse1318.1%
Households with children under 183345.8%
Households with seniors (65+)2331.9%
Average household size2.13

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married0.0%19.7%
Married77.6%60.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed5.2%1.4%
Divorced17.2%18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 5.0%
HS graduate 36.1%
Some college, no degree 6.7%
Associate's degree 3.4%
Bachelor's degree 42.9%
Graduate / professional 3.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.4%
Bachelor's or higher46.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool430.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school969.2%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 28.3%
Other services 20.2%
Retail trade 19.2%
Public administration 14.1%
Professional & management 6.1%
Transportation & utilities 5.1%
Education & healthcare 4.0%
Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.4%
Service8.1%
Sales & office20.2%
Natural resources & construction20.2%
Production & transportation7.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.9%
Government14.1%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone93.9%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.1%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.8

Poverty

All people 3.9%
Under 18 years 7.7%
18 and over 3.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.9%
Retirement income27.8%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP13.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.1%
High blood pressure45.1%
High cholesterol41.5%
Diabetes15.7%
Heart disease12.4%
Stroke5.2%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis38.1%
Kidney disease4.6%
Pulmonary disease13.9%
Cancer9.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.9%
Binge drinking11.1%
No physical activity29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.1%
Depression21.6%
Fair or poor health19.4%
Poor mental health12.7%
Poor physical health13.6%
No health insurance14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)83.4%
Visited dentist56.7%
Cholesterol screening91.7%
Teeth loss24.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans64.7%
Disability%
Any disability13.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years3.1%
65 and over58.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.1%
Public insurance35.9%
No insurance15.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only13688.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)15098.0%
Born in same state15098.0%
Born in different state11575.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen32.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French4630.1%
Italian1711.1%
Polish74.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab74.6%
English63.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.1%
Internet access95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04985

What city is ZIP code 04985 in?

ZIP code 04985 is primarily assigned to West Forks, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04985 in?

ZIP code 04985 falls within Somerset County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04985 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 04985 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04985?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 04985?

Health data for ZIP code 04985 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 04985?

ZIP code 04985 has an estimated population of 153 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04985 in?

ZIP code 04985 observes the EST timezone.

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