Holden, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04429
Penobscot County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,717
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $97,244
- Median income Above-median income area
- $313,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Holden pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04429 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 04429 (Holden, ME) rose +13.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.6 in 2023 to 263.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 04429 covers 182.8 square miles in Holden, Penobscot County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,717 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04429 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,244 (32% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,612. The poverty rate is 5.1%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $313,600 (11% above the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $1,348; 95.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Penobscot County, so 04429 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 04429
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holden, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04429.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 11
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 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 04429, Holden, 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
4,717
Population
182.8
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04429?
45.3
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
3.8%
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?
$97,244
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$63,612
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04429 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Holden, 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)
$97,244 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
3,022housing units
3,022
Total Housing Units
2,235
Occupied Units
787
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$313,600
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,348
Median Rent
1979
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
+13.1%
YoY Change (2024)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04429 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 159 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 176 |
| 2022 | +22.8% | 216 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 233 |
| 2024 | +13.1% | 263 |
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 130 business establishments in ZIP 04429, employing approximately 795 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,034,000.
130
Businesses
795
Employees
$42.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 35 | 26.9% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 19.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.3% |
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 04429 vs 04428 →
ZIP 04429 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04412
Brewer (04412)
9,482 residents
- 04416
Bucksport (04416)
5,468 residents
- 04429
Holden (04429)
4,717 residents
- 04428 3,146
Eddington (04428)
3,146 residents
- 04472 2,144
Orland (04472)
2,144 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04429 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04429 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
- 04428
Eddington (04428)
$72,857 median income
- 04472
Orland (04472)
$69,022 median income
- 04412
Brewer (04412)
$66,613 median income
- 04416
Bucksport (04416)
$64,587 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04429 ranks the highest 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 04429, 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 (4,717 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 04429 in?
ZIP code 04429 (Holden) 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 04429?
ZIP code 04429 in Holden, ME has a population of 4,717 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04429?
The median household income in ZIP 04429 is $97,244, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04429?
The median home value in ZIP 04429 is $313,600, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04429?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04429 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04429?
ZIP code 04429 has 130 business establishments employing approximately 795 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04429?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04429 are: Construction (35), Retail trade (25), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04429?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04429 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 04429?
In ZIP code 04429, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.2% 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 04429?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04429 is 26.4 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 04429?
In ZIP code 04429, approximately 95.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04429?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04429 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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