The 04987 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Troy, ME in Waldo County in the United States. The current population estimate is 960. It is estimated that 21.7% of residents in the 04987 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 43.1 years. Approximately 29.8% of residents in this Maine region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $22,754. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $47,031, and approximately 18% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 04987 is $47,031, while the region's mean household income is $54,357. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,754. The per capita income in ZIP Code 04987 of $22,754 is approximately 30.28% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,637. An estimated 18.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately90.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.8% of the population in 04987 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.0% of 04987 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.0% |
In ZIP Code 04987, 87.7% of the population graduated high school, while 29.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.9% in this Waldo County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.2% |
| Associate's degree | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 04987, 95.8% is one race, while 4.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.6% of 04987 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 04987 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.9%), followed by Black or African American (2.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 04987, 97.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% 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 | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 04987, an estimated 21.4% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 20.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Waldo County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 18.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 04987 are older than average. The median age of 43.1 years in ZIP Code 04987 is approximately 13.12% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.0% of the population in 04987 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 04987 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 04987 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 04987 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 04987 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.73 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.81% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 04987 | 6.94¢/kWh | 4.15¢/kWh | 2.28¢/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 04987 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.73 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.8 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.32 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.29 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.23 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.81 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.32 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.87 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.2 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.93 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 04987, 58.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.9 minutes. Approximately 27.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 04987 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.7% of 04987 workers 16 years and over work in manufacturing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.5% |
| Construction | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 13.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.9% |
| Information | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
| Public administration | 5.0% |