Millinocket, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04462
Penobscot County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,835
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,527
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Millinocket pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04462 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04462 covers 3021.9 square miles in Millinocket, Penobscot County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,835 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04462 reports a modest median household income of $51,527 (30% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,485. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,900 (60% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $451; owner occupancy is 85.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Maine and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 04462.
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 04462
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millinocket, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04462.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance 8
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 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 04462, Millinocket, 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
4,835
Population
3021.9
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04462?
54.8
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
2.2%
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?
$51,527
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$31,485
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04462 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Millinocket, 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)
$51,527 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
3,179housing units
3,179
Total Housing Units
2,074
Occupied Units
1,105
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,900
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$451
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 111 business establishments in ZIP 04462, employing approximately 900 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,828,000.
111
Businesses
900
Employees
$32.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 21.6% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 18.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 7 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 4.5% |
| Information | 4 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04462, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,835 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 04462 in?
ZIP code 04462 (Millinocket) 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 04462?
ZIP code 04462 in Millinocket, ME has a population of 4,835 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04462?
The median household income in ZIP 04462 is $51,527, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04462?
The median home value in ZIP 04462 is $112,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04462?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04462 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04462?
ZIP code 04462 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 900 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04462?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04462 are: Accommodation and food services (24), Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04462?
In ZIP code 04462, 58.7% 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04462?
In ZIP code 04462, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04462?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04462 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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