04985 ZIP Code, West Forks, ME
04985 is a ZIP code in West Forks, Maine in Somerset County. It covers 192 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 04925, 04442 and 04485. 217 people live here in 109 households, fewer than in most Maine ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (93%). Median household income is $66,827, below the Maine median of $74,733.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: West Forks, ME
- County: Somerset County
- Land area: 192 sq mi
- Population: 217
- Median household income: $66,827
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 217 |
| Households | 109 |
| Median household income | $66,827 |
| Income per person | $39,065 |
| Median age | 39.7 |
| Homeowners | 92.7% |
| Median home value | $287,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% |
| Broadband internet | 96.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.7% |
| $10–15K | 7.3% |
| $15–25K | 11.0% |
| $25–35K | 3.7% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 31.2% |
| $75–100K | 7.3% |
| $100–150K | 17.4% |
| $150–200K | 18.3% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.6% |
| 10–19 | 8.8% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–44 | 24.0% |
| 45–54 | 1.4% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65–74 | 11.1% |
| 75+ | 17.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 17.2% |
| Owned outright | 5.4% |
| Rented | 1.8% |
| Vacant | 75.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 98.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.3% |
Businesses in 04985
21 business establishments with 95 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 04925 (11.4 mi)
- 04442 (11.9 mi)
- 04485 (14.5 mi)
- 04406 (17.9 mi)
- 04920 — Bingham CDP, ME (19.3 mi)
- 04961 (20.1 mi)
- 04464 (20.2 mi)
- 04945 (23 mi)
Areas that include 04985
- West Forks, ME ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Somerset County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Maine ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 04985, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 04985 in?
- 04985 is a West Forks, ME mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 04985 in?
- 04985 is in Somerset County.
- What is the population of 04985?
- About 217 people (±88), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 122.
- What is the median household income in 04985?
- $66,827 (±$28,603), compared with $74,733 for Maine as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 04985?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 04985 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 04985?
- The closest, measured center to center: 04925 (11.4 mi), 04442 (11.9 mi), 04485 (14.5 mi), 04406 (17.9 mi), 04920 (19.3 mi, Bingham) and 04961 (20.1 mi).
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