Guilford, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04443
Piscataquis County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,537
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,990
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Guilford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04443 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04443 covers 357.3 square miles in Guilford, Piscataquis County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,537 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04443 reports a modest median household income of $53,990 (27% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,475. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $166,700 (41% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $441; owner occupancy is 78.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Piscataquis County, so 04443 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 04443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Guilford, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04443.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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 04443, Guilford, 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
2,537
Population
357.3
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04443?
52.5
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
1.4%
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?
$53,990
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$30,475
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04443 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Guilford, 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)
$53,990 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
1,667housing units
1,667
Total Housing Units
1,089
Occupied Units
578
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,700
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$441
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 04443, employing approximately 1,508 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,177,000.
51
Businesses
1,508
Employees
$40.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 21.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 13.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.9% |
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 04443 vs 04479 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04479 | Sangerville, ME | 1,343 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04443, 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 (2,537 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 04443 in?
ZIP code 04443 (Guilford) is located in Piscataquis County, Maine. Piscataquis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/piscataquis-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04443?
ZIP code 04443 in Guilford, ME has a population of 2,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04443?
The median household income in ZIP 04443 is $53,990, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04443?
The median home value in ZIP 04443 is $166,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04443?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04443 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04443?
ZIP code 04443 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 1,508 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04443?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04443 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (7), Manufacturing (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04443?
In ZIP code 04443, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 04443?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04443 is 24.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04443?
In ZIP code 04443, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04443?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04443 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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