ZIP Code 04451 — undefined, ME Demographics & Data

ZIP code 04451 covers ME in Aroostook County with a population of about 240.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 62.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 207; U.S. House district ME-2; the BANGOR media market.

ME fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (36.3%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Median household income in ZIP 04451 is about $29,402 — about 61% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 31.2%; unemployment rate near 6.0%; 5.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 28.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Transportation, and Real estate; a mean commute of about 65.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $61,800 — about 82% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 95.7% (about 30.3 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 04451 in ME, a household would need roughly $17,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $397. That sits below the local median household income ($29,402), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for ME as Relatively Low (composite score 80.4), which is elevated versus much of the country. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (83.1) and flood (76.1). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for ME show little to no average snow and around 45.6 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 11 for ZIP 04451 (ME) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.