Corinth, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04427
Penobscot County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,858
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,229
- Median income Near-median income area
- $135,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Corinth pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04427 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04427 covers 103.9 square miles in Corinth, Penobscot County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,858 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04427 reports a modest median household income of $64,229 (13% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,345. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,800 (52% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $883; owner occupancy is 82.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Penobscot County, so 04427 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 04427
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corinth, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04427.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 04427, Corinth, 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
2,858
Population
103.9
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04427?
42.7
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
1.6%
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?
$64,229
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$32,345
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04427 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Corinth, 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)
$64,229 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
1,353housing units
1,353
Total Housing Units
1,211
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,800
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
50
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 04427 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04427
Corinth (04427)
2,858 residents
- 04456
Levant (04456)
2,851 residents
- 04449
Hudson (04449)
1,489 residents
- 04422
Charleston (04422)
1,409 residents
- 04450
Kenduskeag (04450)
1,368 residents
- 04410
Bradford (04410)
1,290 residents
- 04488
Stetson (04488)
1,202 residents
- 04939 1,105
Garland (04939)
1,105 residents
- 04435 1,092
Exeter (04435)
1,092 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04427 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04427 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04456
Levant (04456)
$86,071 median income
- 04435
Exeter (04435)
$84,408 median income
- 04410
Bradford (04410)
$82,955 median income
- 04450
Kenduskeag (04450)
$79,792 median income
- 04488
Stetson (04488)
$76,023 median income
- 04422
Charleston (04422)
$75,250 median income
- 04449
Hudson (04449)
$67,692 median income
- 04427
Corinth (04427)
$64,229 median income
- 04939
Garland (04939)
$51,094 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04427 ranks #8 of 9 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 04427, 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 (2,858 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 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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