ZIP Code 04476

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Penobscot · Hancock County · Maine

Population
1,259

12/sq mi

Median income
$63,194

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$296,400

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.4%

Median age 53.4

Land area
103.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 04476 in Penobscot, Maine has a population of 1,259. The median household income is $63,194, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $296,400, 7% above the US average. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04476 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.2 square miles in Penobscot, Hancock County, Maine. The area is home to 1,259 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04476 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04476 sits at $63,194 (14% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $39,498. The poverty rate stands at 16.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $296,400 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,141 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04476 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 04476 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 04476

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04476.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04476, Penobscot, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,259

Population

103.2

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 04476?

53.4

Median Age

44.5%

Male

55.5%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
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 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$63,194

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$39,498

Per Capita Income

16.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

792

Total Housing Units

531

Occupied Units

261

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$296,400

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,141

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 04476, employing approximately 72 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,221,000.

30

Businesses

72

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 30.0%
Retail trade 5 16.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.0%

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 04476 vs 04431 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04431 East Orland, ME 81 6.3 mi
04472 Orland, ME 2,144 7.0 mi
04617 Brooksville, ME 811 7.7 mi
04421 Castine, ME 1,366 6.2 mi
04614 Blue Hill, ME 2,579 7.1 mi
04676 Sedgwick, ME 1,088 9.4 mi
04642 Harborside, ME 123 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04476 in?
ZIP code 04476 (Penobscot) is located in Hancock County, Maine. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04476?
ZIP code 04476 in Penobscot, ME has a population of 1,259 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04476?
The median household income in ZIP 04476 is $63,194, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04476?
The median home value in ZIP 04476 is $296,400, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04476?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04476 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04476?
ZIP code 04476 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 72 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04476?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04476 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04476?
In ZIP code 04476, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 04476?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04476 is 24.9 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 04476?
In ZIP code 04476, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04476?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04476 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Penobscot, ME

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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