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Patten, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04765

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

1,262
1/sq mi
$50,286
Median income
$121,400
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04765 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04765 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Patten, Penobscot County, Maine, home to just 1,262 residents across 1402.2 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04765 reports a modest median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $121,400 (57% below the state average); renters pay a median of $420 monthly, and 83.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.8, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the Maine and national benchmarks above rather than reading 04765's numbers in isolation.

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 04765

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Patten, ME

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,262

Population

1402.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 04765 ranks nationally

Patten, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,286 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 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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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.