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ZIP 04579 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 04579

04579 has a population of 3,135 with a median age of 53.0 yrs (52.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
86.3%+40% vs US avg
x
Black
1.8%-86% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
10.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.0%-32% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.4%-17% vs US avg
x
65+
33.6%+106% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.1%-54% vs US avg
x
High school
20.4%-22% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.2%-27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
53.3%+58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
63.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.7%
x
Diversity Index
24/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.1%+23% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.9%+100% vs US avg
x
Veterans
15.5%+158% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.7%+70% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.7%+723% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 04579

Poverty Rate
14.1%+23% vs US avg
x
Veterans
15.5%+158% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.9%+100% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.7%+70% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.6%-68% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.7%-85% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.7%+723% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,135
Median age53.0
Poverty rate14.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White86.3%
Hispanic0.0%
Black1.8%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born27.9%