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Passadumkeag, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04475

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

418
7/sq mi
$55,417
Median income
$98,800
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04475 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04475 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Passadumkeag, Penobscot County, Maine, home to just 418 residents across 62.4 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04475 reports a modest median household income of $55,417 (25% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $26,971. Local economic indicators show a 16.7% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $98,800 (65% below the state average), median rent at $703 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04475, 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 →

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 04475, Passadumkeag, 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

418

Population

62.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04475?

46.0

Median Age

58.1%

Male

41.9%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
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?

$55,417

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$26,971

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04475 ranks nationally

Passadumkeag, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,417 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

191

Total Housing Units

167

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%

$98,800

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$703

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 04475, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $411,000.

4

Businesses

9

Employees

$411K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 04475 vs 04493 →

ZIP 04475 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 04475 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 04475 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 04475 ranks #3 of 4 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
04493 West Enfield, ME 1,967 4.7 mi
04418 Greenbush, ME 1,771 8.6 mi
04448 Howland, ME 1,431 11.2 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 Passadumkeag, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04475 in? ▼
ZIP code 04475 (Passadumkeag) 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 04475? ▼
ZIP code 04475 in Passadumkeag, ME has a population of 418 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04475? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04475 is $55,417, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04475? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04475 is $98,800, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04475? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04475 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04475? ▼
ZIP code 04475 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04475? ▼
In ZIP code 04475, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 04475? ▼
In ZIP code 04475, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04475? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04475 is 16.7% 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.