ZIP Code 04427

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Corinth · Penobscot County · Maine

Population
2,858

28/sq mi

Median income
$64,229

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$135,800

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.2%

Median age 42.7

Land area
103.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 04427 in Corinth, Maine has a population of 2,858. The median household income is $64,229, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $135,800, 51% below the US average. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04427 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.9 square miles in Corinth, Penobscot County, Maine. The area is home to 2,858 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04427 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04427 sits at $64,229 (13% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $32,345. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $135,800 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $883 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04427 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Penobscot County, so you can benchmark 04427 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 04427

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04427.

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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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04427, Corinth, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,858

Population

103.9

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04427?

42.7

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$64,229

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$32,345

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,353

Total Housing Units

1,211

Occupied Units

142

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$135,800

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$883

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 04427, employing approximately 330 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,432,000.

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Businesses

330

Employees

$10.4M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 14.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 12.0%
Construction 5 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.0%

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 04427 vs 04456 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04456 Levant, ME 2,851 6.5 mi
04422 Charleston, ME 1,409 6.3 mi
04435 Exeter, ME 1,092 6.2 mi
04449 Hudson, ME 1,489 6.3 mi
04450 Kenduskeag, ME 1,368 6.0 mi
04488 Stetson, ME 1,202 8.8 mi
04410 Bradford, ME 1,290 9.0 mi
04939 Garland, ME 1,105 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04427 in?
ZIP code 04427 (Corinth) 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 04427?
ZIP code 04427 in Corinth, ME has a population of 2,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04427?
The median household income in ZIP 04427 is $64,229, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04427?
The median home value in ZIP 04427 is $135,800, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04427?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04427 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04427?
ZIP code 04427 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 330 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04427?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04427 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (7), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04427?
In ZIP code 04427, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 04427?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04427 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04427?
In ZIP code 04427, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04427?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04427 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Corinth, ME

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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