04787 ZIP Code — Westfield, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04787 is located in Westfield, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 40.24 square miles and serves a population of 484 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04787

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,357. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 04787 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

484
population
40.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04787 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04787

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City Status
Westfield Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04758 Mars Hill (0.9 mi) 04735 Bridgewater (7.4 mi) 04740 Easton (9.2 mi) 04769 Presque Isle (9.2 mi) 04760 Monticello (13 mi) 04757 Mapleton (13.8 mi) 04742 Fort Fairfield (18.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 484
Population density 12 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 40.24 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 46.5237
Longitude -67.9573
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 62.7% 55.8% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 25.9% 29.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 11.3% 12.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

484
Population
12
People per sq mi
45.8
Median age
$45,357
Median household income
$29,139
Per capita income
$94,300
Median home value
$875
Median monthly rent
88.3%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
189
Housing units
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
Under 5
6
4
5–9
4
6
10–14
7
4
15–19
5
42
20–24
42
30
25–34
30
25
35–44
26
29
45–54
29
22
55–59
23
23
60–64
23
22
65–74
22
8
75–84
8
19
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18398.1%
18 and over44591.9%
65 and over9920.5%
Median age45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Other race 7.6%
Two or more races 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1%
GroupCount%
White43182.3%
Hispanic or Latino407.6%
Other race407.6%
Two or more races81.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native51%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.7% 55.8% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 25.9% 29.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 11.3% 12.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 4.9%
Under $10k 5.8%
$10k–$15k 9.1%
$15k–$25k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 18.2%
$35k–$50k 12.3%
$50k–$75k 20.1%
$75k–$100k 6.5%
$100k–$150k 12.3%
$150k–$200k 7.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.8%
$10k–$15k9.1%
$15k–$25k8.4%
$25k–$35k18.2%
$35k–$50k12.3%
$50k–$75k20.1%
$75k–$100k6.5%
$100k–$150k12.3%
$150k–$200k7.1%
Median income$45,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%
$50k–$100k 38.2%
$100k–$150k 19.9%
$150k–$200k 15.4%
$200k–$300k 2.9%
$300k–$500k 8.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$94,300
Median rent / month$875
Owner occupied88.3%
Renter occupied11.7%
Vacant25.6%
Single-family detached81.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.4%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.40

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.2%
2000–20091.0%
1990–199919.3%
1980–198929.5%
1970–197915.0%
1960–19699.2%
1950–19591.0%
1940–19492.9%
1939 or earlier13.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.4%
1 bedroom1.4%
2 bedrooms44.9%
3 bedrooms33.8%
4 bedrooms12.1%
5+ bedrooms4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle40.9%
2 vehicles34.4%
3 or more24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Propane / LP gas2.6%
Fuel oil64.9%
Wood25.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8756.5%
Cohabiting couple159.7%
Male householder, no spouse2214.3%
Female householder, no spouse3019.5%
Households with children under 181711.0%
Households with seniors (65+)5737.0%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married48.5%32.7%
Married41.5%39.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.1%9.4%
Divorced7.0%17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.8%
HS graduate 45.7%
Some college, no degree 26.5%
Associate's degree 5.3%
Bachelor's degree 14.2%
Graduate / professional 0.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.2%
Bachelor's or higher14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten49.5%
Elementary school1842.9%
High school921.4%
College / grad school1126.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.5%
Retail trade 14.9%
Agriculture & mining 11.3%
Manufacturing 9.0%
Construction 7.7%
Transportation & utilities 7.7%
Wholesale trade 7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%
Professional & management 1.8%
Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.7%
Service3.2%
Sales & office20.3%
Natural resources & construction20.3%
Production & transportation30.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector90.5%
Government0.9%
Self-employed8.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.6%
Carpool11.3%
Public transit0.9%
Walk0.0%
Work from home20.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.5

Poverty

All people 14.9%
Under 18 years 35.9%
18 and over 13.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 58.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.5%
Retirement income26.6%
Supplemental Security9.1%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP18.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.7%
High blood pressure41.5%
High cholesterol38.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Heart disease9.2%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis33.8%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease11.2%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.3%
Binge drinking12.9%
No physical activity31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.7%
Depression22.5%
Fair or poor health17.4%
Poor mental health14.4%
Poor physical health12.4%
No health insurance13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.8%
Visited dentist58.7%
Cholesterol screening89.8%
Teeth loss23.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans398.8%
Disability%
Any disability26.7%
Under 1817.9%
18–64 years17.6%
65 and over61.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance54.8%
Public insurance41.1%
No insurance16.5%
Uninsured under 194.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only47397.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)48299.6%
Born in same state47798.6%
Born in different state33669.4%
Foreign born51.0%
Naturalized citizen20.4%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian13127.1%
French408.3%
Arab285.8%
AncestryCount%
German122.5%
Irish20.4%
Dutch20.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access31.8%
Internet access85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04787

What city is ZIP code 04787 in?

ZIP code 04787 is primarily assigned to Westfield, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04787 in?

ZIP code 04787 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04787 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 04787 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04787 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 04787 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04787?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04787?

The median home value in ZIP code 04787 is $94,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 04787 in?

ZIP code 04787 observes the EST timezone.

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