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 Low-density area
- $50,286
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,926. The poverty rate is 24.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,400 (57% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $420; owner occupancy is 83.9%.
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 -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Maine and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 04765.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 04765?
56.8
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$30,926
Per Capita Income
24.7%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04765 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Patten, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,286 10th percentile higher than 10% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,097housing units
1,097
Total Housing Units
658
Occupied Units
439
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,400
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04765, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,262 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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