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Lincoln, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04457

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

5,948
14/sq mi
$56,645
Median income
$146,300
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lincoln pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04457 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04457 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Penobscot County, Maine, home to 5,948 residents across 427.9 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04457 reports a modest median household income of $56,645 (23% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $31,089. Local economic indicators show a 15.0% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $146,300 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $663 monthly, and 73.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Penobscot County, so you can benchmark 04457 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 04457

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04457.

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 04457, Lincoln, 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

5,948

Population

427.9

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04457?

52.0

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$56,645

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$31,089

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04457 ranks nationally

Lincoln, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,645 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,456

Total Housing Units

2,745

Occupied Units

711

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$146,300

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$663

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 218 business establishments in ZIP 04457, employing approximately 2,139 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,829,000.

218

Businesses

2,139

Employees

$98.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 37 17.0%
Health care and social assistance 36 16.5%
Construction 22 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 18 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 18 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 7.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 14 6.4%
Manufacturing 12 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.6%
Finance and insurance 10 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.2%
Educational services 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04457 in? ▼
ZIP code 04457 (Lincoln) 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 04457? ▼
ZIP code 04457 in Lincoln, ME has a population of 5,948 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04457? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04457 is $56,645, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04457? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04457 is $146,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04457? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04457 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04457? ▼
ZIP code 04457 has 218 business establishments employing approximately 2,139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04457? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04457 are: Retail trade (37), Health care and social assistance (36), Construction (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04457? ▼
In ZIP code 04457, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 04457? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04457 is 25.4 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 04457? ▼
In ZIP code 04457, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04457? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04457 is 15.0% 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.