ZIP Code 04455

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Lee · Penobscot County · Maine

Population
923

4/sq mi

Median income
$49,886

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$174,500

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.1%

Median age 51.5

Land area
219.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 04455 in Lee, Maine has a population of 923. The median household income is $49,886, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $174,500, 37% below the US average. 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04455 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 219.8 square miles in Lee, Penobscot County, Maine. The area is home to 923 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 04455 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04455 sits at $49,886 (32% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $25,923. The poverty rate stands at 19.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $174,500 (38% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04455 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Penobscot County, so you can benchmark 04455 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 04455

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04455.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04455, Lee, 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

923

Population

219.8

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04455?

51.5

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$49,886

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$25,923

Per Capita Income

19.5%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

552

Total Housing Units

337

Occupied Units

215

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.0%
Renter 3.0%

$174,500

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 04455, employing approximately 104 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,173,000.

21

Businesses

104

Employees

$4.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 14.3%
Construction 3 14.3%
Retail trade 3 14.3%

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 04455 vs 04495 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04495 Winn, ME 407 9.5 mi
04417 Burlington, ME 370 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04455 in?
ZIP code 04455 (Lee) 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 04455?
ZIP code 04455 in Lee, ME has a population of 923 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04455?
The median household income in ZIP 04455 is $49,886, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04455?
The median home value in ZIP 04455 is $174,500, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04455?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04455 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04455?
ZIP code 04455 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 104 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04455?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04455 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04455?
In ZIP code 04455, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 04455?
In ZIP code 04455, approximately 97.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04455?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04455 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lee, ME

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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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