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Lagrange, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04453

Penobscot County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

779
4/sq mi
$59,250
Median income
$134,800
Median home value
9.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lagrange pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04453 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04453 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lagrange, Penobscot County, Maine, home to just 779 residents across 177.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04453 reports a modest median household income of $59,250 (19% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $27,879. Local economic indicators show a 17.5% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $134,800 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $831 per month, and 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is -. To put 04453 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Penobscot County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 04453, Lagrange, 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

779

Population

177.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04453?

47.8

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$59,250

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$27,879

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04453 ranks nationally

Lagrange, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,250 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

406

Total Housing Units

317

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$134,800

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$831

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 04453, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $388,000.

5

Businesses

14

Employees

$388K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 04453 vs 04410 →

ZIP 04453 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 04453 ranks #5 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 04453 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 04453 ranks #2 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
04410 Bradford, ME 1,290 8.3 mi
04468 Old Town, ME 9,521 10.7 mi
04448 Howland, ME 1,431 10.8 mi
04463 Milo, ME 2,847 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 Lagrange, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04453 in? ▼
ZIP code 04453 (Lagrange) 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 04453? ▼
ZIP code 04453 in Lagrange, ME has a population of 779 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04453? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04453 is $59,250, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04453? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04453 is $134,800, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04453? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04453 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04453? ▼
ZIP code 04453 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04453? ▼
In ZIP code 04453, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04453? ▼
In ZIP code 04453, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04453? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04453 is 17.5% 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.