The 04779 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Sinclair, ME in Aroostook County in the United States. The current population estimate is 298. Approximately 34.7% of residents in this Maine region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $27,610. An estimated 5% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $42,917.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 04779 is $42,917, while the region's mean household income is $52,915. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,610. The per capita income in ZIP Code 04779 of $27,610 is approximately 15.4% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,637. An estimated 5.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 45.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.2% of the population in 04779 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 19.7% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 04779 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 24.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 19.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 1.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.8% |
In ZIP Code 04779, 83.0% of the population graduated high school, while 34.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.8% in this Aroostook County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.9% |
| Associate's degree | 6.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 04779, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 1.7% of 04779 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 04779 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 04779, 57.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 38.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Aroostook County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 57.3% |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 38.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 04779, an estimated 16.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Aroostook County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 04779 are older than average. The median age of 68.3 years in ZIP Code 04779 is approximately 79.27% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 93.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 60.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 35.2% of the population in 04779 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 20.1% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 04779 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 14.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 35.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 20.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 04779 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 04779 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 04779 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.35 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 5.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 33.99% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 04779 | 7.45¢/kWh | 5.99¢/kWh | 1.74¢/kWh |
| Maine | 27.98¢/kWh | 21.14¢/kWh | 15.41¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 04779 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.39 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.16 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.02 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.64 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.07 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.06 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.45 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.22 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 4.84 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.41 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.5 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.41 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 04779, 27.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 13.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.4 minutes. Approximately 41.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 04779 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.3% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 04779 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 8.2% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.1% |
| Retail trade | 0.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 12.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 41.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.6% |
| Public administration | 4.1% |