The 04915 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Belfast, ME in Waldo County in the United States. The current population estimate is 8,839. It is estimated that 29.2% of residents in the 04915 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 45.7 years. Approximately 41.4% of residents in this Maine region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $31,772. The median household income is approximately $56,892, and an estimated 9% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 04915 is $56,892, while the region's mean household income is $71,067. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,772. The per capita income in ZIP Code 04915 of $31,772 is approximately 2.65% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,637. An estimated 8.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 9.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.1% of the population in 04915 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.7% of 04915 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.7% |
In ZIP Code 04915, 94.4% of the population graduated high school, while 41.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.6% in this Waldo County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.0% |
| Associate's degree | 5.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 16.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 04915, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 1.8% of 04915 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 04915 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.1%), followed by Black or African American (2.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.9% |
| Some other race | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 04915, 95.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Waldo County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 04915, an estimated 29.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 20.0% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Waldo County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 29.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 04915 are older than average. The median age of 45.7 years in ZIP Code 04915 is approximately 19.95% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 04915 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 04915 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 04915 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 04915 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 04915 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.79 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.26% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.31% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 04915 | 6.94¢/kWh | 4.15¢/kWh | 2.28¢/kWh |
| Maine | 30.39¢/kWh | 21.55¢/kWh | 17.15¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 04915 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.73 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.65 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.49 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.27 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.29 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.38 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.88 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.88 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.29 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.21 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.41 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.95 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 04915, 59.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.7 minutes. Approximately 27.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 04915 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 04915 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.1% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.3% |
| Retail trade | 9.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.2% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 18.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |