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Stetson, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04488

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

1,202
13/sq mi
$76,023
Median income
$205,700
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stetson pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04488 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04488 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stetson, Penobscot County, Maine, home to just 1,202 residents across 90.4 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04488 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,023 (3% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $34,918. Poverty here runs at 10.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. Median home value sits at $205,700 (27% below the state average), median rent at $800 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Penobscot County, letting you compare 04488 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 04488

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stetson, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04488.

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 04488, Stetson, 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

1,202

Population

90.4

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04488?

42.2

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
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?

$76,023

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$34,918

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04488 ranks nationally

Stetson, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,023 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

586

Total Housing Units

445

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$205,700

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$800

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 04488, employing approximately 62 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,860,000.

20

Businesses

62

Employees

$2.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 20.0%
Retail trade 4 20.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 15.0%

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 04488 vs 04435 →

ZIP 04488 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 04488 ranks #8 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 04488 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 04488 ranks #4 of 9 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
04435 Exeter, ME 1,092 6.2 mi
04434 Etna, ME 1,246 6.3 mi
04456 Levant, ME 2,851 5.6 mi
04953 Newport, ME 3,228 6.0 mi
04419 Carmel, ME 2,794 6.7 mi
04933 East Newport, ME 65 7.0 mi
04427 Corinth, ME 2,858 8.8 mi
04969 Plymouth, ME 1,362 9.2 mi
04928 Corinna, ME 2,198 8.8 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 Stetson, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04488 in? ▼
ZIP code 04488 (Stetson) 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 04488? ▼
ZIP code 04488 in Stetson, ME has a population of 1,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04488? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04488 is $76,023, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04488? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04488 is $205,700, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04488? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04488 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04488? ▼
ZIP code 04488 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 62 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04488? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04488 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04488? ▼
In ZIP code 04488, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 04488? ▼
In ZIP code 04488, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04488? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04488 is 10.4% 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.