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Lee, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04455

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

923
4/sq mi
$49,886
Median income
$174,500
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04455 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04455 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lee, Penobscot County, Maine, home to just 923 residents across 219.8 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04455 reports a modest median household income of $49,886 (32% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $25,923. Local economic indicators show a 19.5% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $174,500 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 97.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04455, plus 6 more within Penobscot County, give a clearer read than the 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 04455

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lee, ME

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

923

Population

219.8

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 04455 ranks nationally

Lee, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,886 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 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 04455 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 04455 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04455 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 04455 ranks the highest of 3 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
04495 Winn, ME 407 9.5 mi
04417 Burlington, ME 370 7.9 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 Lee, ME Maine

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.

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