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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
$97,244
Median income
$313,600
Median home value
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $63,612. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $313,600 (11% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,348 monthly, and 95.2% of units 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. 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 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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 04429?

45.3

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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

How ZIP 04429 ranks nationally

Holden, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,244 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.2%

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

Owner 95.2%
Renter 4.8%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04429 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 04429 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 04429 ranks the highest of 5 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
04428 Eddington, ME 3,146 6.6 mi
04412 Brewer, ME 9,482 7.3 mi
04472 Orland, ME 2,144 10.6 mi
04416 Bucksport, ME 5,468 9.3 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 Holden, ME Maine

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.