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 Low-density area
- $49,886
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,923. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $174,500 (38% below the average Maine ZIP); owner occupancy is 97.0%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Penobscot County, so 04455 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 04455
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lee, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04455.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 04455?
51.5
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
2.4%
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?
$49,886
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$25,923
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04455 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Lee, 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)
$49,886 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
552housing units
552
Total Housing Units
337
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,500
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 04455
Lee (04455)
923 residents
- 04495
Winn (04495)
407 residents
- 04417
Burlington (04417)
370 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04455 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04455 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04455
Lee (04455)
$49,886 median income
- 04417
Burlington (04417)
$46,094 median income
- 04495
Winn (04495)
$36,333 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04455, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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