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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
$66,613
Median income
$245,300
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brewer pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

41th 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.

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $40,180. Local economic indicators show a 12.5% poverty rate alongside 1.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $245,300 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,086 monthly, and 59.7% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04412, plus 6 more within Penobscot County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 04412?

40.1

Median Age

44.5%

Male

55.5%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

$40,180

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

16.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04412 ranks nationally

Brewer, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,613 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,402

Total Housing Units

4,250

Occupied Units

152

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$245,300

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04412 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04412 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04474 Orrington, ME 3,733 5.2 mi
04473 Orono, ME 7,660 7.2 mi
04489 Stillwater, ME 197 9.0 mi
04401 Bangor, ME 44,899 7.0 mi
04429 Holden, ME 4,717 7.3 mi
04469 Orono, ME 2,702 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Penobscot County

04401 standard
Bangor, ME
Pop: 44,899
04468 standard
Old Town, ME
Pop: 9,521
04444 standard
Hampden, ME
Pop: 8,824
04473 standard
Orono, ME
Pop: 7,660
04457 standard
Lincoln, ME
Pop: 5,948
04462 standard
Millinocket, ME
Pop: 4,835

Related Areas

Penobscot County Brewer, ME Maine

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.