ZIP Code 04981, ME
Living in 04981
Bikeability4
Walkability15
Commute25
Public Transit5
Affordability62
Public Safety96
Airports21
Hospitals81
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation+376 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate36%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector51%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$164kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$601Median Monthly Rent+$3 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene58%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Wood20%
Crime
Violent Crime in 04981
United States45
Maine15
Waldo County6
Property Crime in 04981
United States48
Maine27
Waldo County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 17 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 15 |
| Apr | 43 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 5 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 04981
Inland Flooding26
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 04981, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 04981, ME
Bucksport Christian School
5 miles, NE
Reach School
5 miles, NE
George Stevens Academy
14 miles, SE
Blue Hill Harbor School
14 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 04981, ME
Maine Maritime Academy
9 miles, S
Husson University
22 miles, N
Unity College
25 miles, W
University of Maine
28 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 04981, ME
Waldo County General Hospital
10 miles, SW
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SE
Eastern Maine Medical Center
21 miles, N
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 04981, ME
Bangor International Airport
20 miles, N
Portland International Jetport
94 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
140 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
170 miles, SW