Brewer, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04412
Penobscot County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,482
- 240/sq mi High-density area
- $66,613
- Median income Near-median income area
- $245,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brewer pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 240
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04412 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04412 (Brewer, ME) rose +12.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.4 in 2023 to 281.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 04412 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brewer, Penobscot County, Maine, home to 9,482 residents across 39.5 square miles, a density of 240 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04412 reports a modest median household income of $66,613 (9% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,180. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $245,300 (14% below the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $1,086; 59.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Penobscot County, so 04412 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 04412
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brewer, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04412.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04412, Brewer, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,482
Population
39.5
Area (sq mi)
240
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04412?
40.1
Median Age
44.5%
Male
55.5%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,613
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$40,180
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
16.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04412 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Brewer, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,613 47th percentile higher than 47% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,402housing units
4,402
Total Housing Units
4,250
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,300
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,086
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.5%
YoY Change (2024)
282
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+182%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04412 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 176 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 197 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 237 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 250 |
| 2024 | +12.5% | 282 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 390 business establishments in ZIP 04412, employing approximately 7,329 people with a combined annual payroll of $357,463,000.
390
Businesses
7,329
Employees
$357.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 75 | 19.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 30 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 04412 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04401
Bangor (04401)
44,899 residents
- 04412 9,482
Brewer (04412)
9,482 residents
- 04473 7,660
Orono (04473)
7,660 residents
- 04429 4,717
Holden (04429)
4,717 residents
- 04474 3,733
Orrington (04474)
3,733 residents
- 04469 2,702
Orono (04469)
2,702 residents
- 04489 197
Stillwater (04489)
197 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04412 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04412 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04429
Holden (04429)
$97,244 median income
- 04474
Orrington (04474)
$94,556 median income
- 04401
Bangor (04401)
$66,932 median income
- 04412
Brewer (04412)
$66,613 median income
- 04473
Orono (04473)
$61,528 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04412 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04412, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,482 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04412 in?
ZIP code 04412 (Brewer) is located in Penobscot County, Maine. Penobscot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/penobscot-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04412?
ZIP code 04412 in Brewer, ME has a population of 9,482 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04412?
The median household income in ZIP 04412 is $66,613, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04412?
The median home value in ZIP 04412 is $245,300, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04412?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04412 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04412?
ZIP code 04412 has 390 business establishments employing approximately 7,329 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04412?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04412 are: Retail trade (75), Health care and social assistance (59), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04412?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04412 increased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04412?
In ZIP code 04412, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04412?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04412 is 16.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04412?
In ZIP code 04412, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04412?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04412 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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