04294 ZIP Code — Wilton, ME

Franklin County, Maine

ZIP code 04294 is located in Wilton, Maine, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 53.45 square miles and serves a population of 3,949 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04294

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 $167,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,493. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04294 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,949

population

53.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04294 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04294

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04294. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilton	Acceptable
Wilton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04984 Temple (4.5 mi) 04938 Farmington (7.6 mi) 04239 Jay (7.9 mi) 04224 Dixfield (8.2 mi) 04940 Farmington Falls (9.4 mi) 04285 Weld (10.6 mi) 04955 New Sharon (12.8 mi) 04257 Mexico (13.4 mi) 04956 New Vineyard (13.9 mi) 04983 Strong (14.1 mi) 04221 Canton (14.1 mi) 04290 Peru (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,949
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	53.45 sq mi
Water area	1.60 sq mi
Latitude	44.6327
Longitude	-70.2663
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	50.8%	48.5%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	32.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.9%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,949

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$53,493

Median household income

$26,372

Per capita income

$167,600

Median home value

$553

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

1,411

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

132

113

5–9

123

136

10–14

148

161

15–19

175

20–24

237

25–34

259

229

35–44

249

223

45–54

243

55–59

108

161

60–64

175

278

65–74

304

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,020	25.8%
18 and over	2,929	74.2%
65 and over	739	18.7%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Two or more races 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,855	97%
Black or African American	40	1%
Hispanic or Latino	26	0.7%
Other race	26	0.7%
Two or more races	23	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	48.5%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	32.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.9%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$53,493

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 27.2%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,600
Median rent / month	$553
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	60.2%
Wood	21.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	665	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	177	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	270	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	379	25.4%
Households with children under 18	475	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	552	37.0%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	25.4%
Married	45.2%	42.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	4.5%	10.0%
Divorced	14.1%	20.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	3.1%
Kindergarten	98	10.7%
Elementary school	418	45.8%
High school	248	27.2%
College / grad school	120	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Retail trade 21.4%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Public administration 8.9%

Construction 8.1%

Professional & management 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Other services 4.8%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	36.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 28.3%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 28.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	310	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	14.5%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.3%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,697	93.6%
Spanish	7	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,810	96.5%
Born in same state	3,762	95.3%
Born in different state	2,789	70.6%
Foreign born	48	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	139	3.5%
Not a US citizen	79	56.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	721	18.3%
Italian	429	10.9%
German	270	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	240	6.1%
Polish	138	3.5%
Dutch	17	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04294

What city is ZIP code 04294 in?

ZIP code 04294 is primarily assigned to Wilton, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04294 in?

ZIP code 04294 falls within Franklin County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04294?

15% of residents in ZIP code 04294 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04294 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 04294 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04294 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 04294 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04294?

The median home value in ZIP code 04294 is $167,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 04294 in?

ZIP code 04294 observes the EST timezone.