04497 ZIP Code — Wytopitlock, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04497 is located in Wytopitlock, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 208.42 square miles and serves a population of 345 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04497

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($46,528) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) 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 04497 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

345

population

208.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04497 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04497

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04497. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wytopitlock	Acceptable
Wytopitlock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04451 Kingman (13.4 mi) 04776 Sherman (14.6 mi) 04424 Danforth (14.7 mi) 04459 Mattawamkeag (16.8 mi) 04733 Benedicta (18.3 mi) 04747 Island Falls (19.5 mi) 04413 Brookton (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	345
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	208.42 sq mi
Water area	4.29 sq mi
Latitude	45.6988
Longitude	-68.0462
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	67.7%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

345

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

$46,528

Median household income

$36,525

Per capita income

$71,700

Median home value

$1,286

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

324

Housing units

10.8%

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	31	9.0%
18 and over	314	91.0%
65 and over	101	29.3%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Two or more races 5.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3%

Group	Count	%
White	314	86%
Hispanic or Latino	20	5.5%
Two or more races	20	5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.7%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 24.9%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	24.9%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$46,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%

$50k–$100k 41.2%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,700
Median rent / month	$1,286
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	50.4%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	26.1%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.0%
1 bedroom	15.2%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Fuel oil	65.9%
Wood	26.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	10	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	42	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	31	17.9%
Households with children under 18	20	11.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	46.8%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.1%	14.7%
Married	55.8%	67.6%
Separated	3.9%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	14.7%
Divorced	12.2%	2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 58.9%

Some college, no degree 10.8%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	4.7%
Elementary school	9	20.9%
High school	21	48.8%
College / grad school	11	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Retail trade 15.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Other services 7.0%

Construction 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Public administration 4.4%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.0

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 6.5%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	14.5%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.2%
Under 18	12.9%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	53.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	337	97.7%
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)	343	99.4%
Born in same state	343	99.4%
Born in different state	243	70.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.6%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	47	13.6%
Arab	33	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	9.3%
German	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.1%
Internet access	78.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04497

What city is ZIP code 04497 in?

ZIP code 04497 is primarily assigned to Wytopitlock, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04497 in?

ZIP code 04497 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04497 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 04497 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04497 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 04497 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04497?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 04497 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 04497 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 04497 in?

ZIP code 04497 observes the EST timezone.