ZIP Code 04929

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Detroit · Somerset County · Maine

Population
837

16/sq mi

Median income
$51,111

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$137,500

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.5%

Median age 45.4

Land area
51.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 04929 in Detroit, Maine has a population of 837. The median household income is $51,111, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $137,500, 51% below the US average. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04929 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.3 square miles in Detroit, Somerset County, Maine. The area is home to 837 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 04929 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04929 sits at $51,111 (30% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $26,065. The poverty rate stands at 23.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $137,500 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $1,098 per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04929 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 04929 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 04929

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04929.

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 04929, Detroit, 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

837

Population

51.3

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04929?

45.4

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$51,111

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$26,065

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

330

Total Housing Units

294

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$137,500

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,098

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 04929, employing approximately 159 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,387,000.

17

Businesses

159

Employees

$8.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 23.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 23.5%
Construction 3 17.6%

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 04929 vs 04969 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04969 Plymouth, ME 1,362 4.3 mi
04965 Palmyra, ME 1,976 6.3 mi
04967 Pittsfield, ME 4,230 6.3 mi
04933 East Newport, ME 65 5.5 mi
04987 Troy, ME 1,030 6.4 mi
04922 Burnham, ME 1,164 6.3 mi
04953 Newport, ME 3,228 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04929 in?
ZIP code 04929 (Detroit) is located in Somerset County, Maine. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04929?
ZIP code 04929 in Detroit, ME has a population of 837 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04929?
The median household income in ZIP 04929 is $51,111, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04929?
The median home value in ZIP 04929 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04929?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04929 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04929?
ZIP code 04929 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04929?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04929 are: Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04929?
In ZIP code 04929, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 04929?
In ZIP code 04929, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04929?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04929 is 23.1% 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 Detroit, 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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