PlainZIP

Burlington, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04417

Penobscot County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

370
2/sq mi
$46,094
Median income
$96,300
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burlington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04417 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04417 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burlington, Penobscot County, Maine, home to just 370 residents across 160.9 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04417 reports a modest median household income of $46,094 (37% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $25,887. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.8%. On housing, the median home value is $96,300 (66% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 94.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Penobscot County, letting you compare 04417 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 04417, Burlington, 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

370

Population

160.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04417?

57.8

Median Age

41.4%

Male

58.6%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$46,094

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$25,887

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04417 ranks nationally

Burlington, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,094 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

470

Total Housing Units

181

Occupied Units

289

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.5%
Renter 5.5%

$96,300

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 04417, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,000.

5

Businesses

4

Employees

$120K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 60.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 04417 vs 04455 →

ZIP 04417 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 04417 ranks #3 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 04417 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 04417 ranks #3 of 3 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
04455 Lee, ME 923 7.9 mi
04418 Greenbush, ME 1,771 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Penobscot County

04401 standard
Bangor, ME
Pop: 44,899
04468 standard
Old Town, ME
Pop: 9,521
04412 standard
Brewer, ME
Pop: 9,482
04444 standard
Hampden, ME
Pop: 8,824
04473 standard
Orono, ME
Pop: 7,660
04457 standard
Lincoln, ME
Pop: 5,948

Related Areas

Penobscot County Burlington, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04417 in? ▼
ZIP code 04417 (Burlington) 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 04417? ▼
ZIP code 04417 in Burlington, ME has a population of 370 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04417? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04417 is $46,094, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04417? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04417 is $96,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04417? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04417 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04417? ▼
ZIP code 04417 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04417? ▼
In ZIP code 04417, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04417? ▼
In ZIP code 04417, approximately 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04417? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04417 is 19.0% 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.