ZIP Code 04765

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Patten · Penobscot County · Maine

Population
1,262

1/sq mi

Median income
$50,286

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$121,400

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.4%

Median age 56.8

Land area
1402.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 04765 in Patten, Maine has a population of 1,262. The median household income is $50,286, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $121,400, 56% below the US average. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04765 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1402.2 square miles in Patten, Penobscot County, Maine. The area is home to 1,262 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 04765 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04765 sits at $50,286 (32% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $30,926. The poverty rate stands at 24.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $121,400 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $420 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04765 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 04765 sits relative to Maine and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 04765

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04765.

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 04765, Patten, 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

1,262

Population

1402.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04765?

56.8

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$50,286

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$30,926

Per Capita Income

24.7%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,097

Total Housing Units

658

Occupied Units

439

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$121,400

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$420

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 04765, employing approximately 225 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,160,000.

32

Businesses

225

Employees

$9.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 18.8%
Retail trade 5 15.6%
Manufacturing 4 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.4%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04765 in?
ZIP code 04765 (Patten) 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 04765?
ZIP code 04765 in Patten, ME has a population of 1,262 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04765?
The median household income in ZIP 04765 is $50,286, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04765?
The median home value in ZIP 04765 is $121,400, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04765?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04765 is White at 97.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04765?
ZIP code 04765 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 225 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04765?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04765 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04765?
In ZIP code 04765, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 04765?
In ZIP code 04765, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04765?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04765 is 24.7% 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 Patten, 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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