ZIP Code 04429
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Holden · Penobscot County · Maine
- Population
- 4,717
- Median income
- $97,244
- Median home value
- $313,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.2%
- Land area
- 182.8 sq mi
26/sq mi
▲ 27% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.3
New York
ZIP code 04429 in Holden, Maine has a population of 4,717. The median household income is $97,244, which is 27% above the national average. Median home value is $313,600, 13% above the US average. 46.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04429 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 182.8 square miles in Holden, Penobscot County, Maine. The area is home to 4,717 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 04429 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04429 sits at $97,244 (32% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $63,612. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $313,600 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,348 per month, and 95.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04429 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Penobscot County, so you can benchmark 04429 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 04429
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$63,612
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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