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Detroit, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04929

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

837
16/sq mi
$51,111
Median income
$137,500
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04929 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04929 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Somerset County, Maine, home to just 837 residents across 51.3 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04929 reports a modest median household income of $51,111 (30% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $26,065. Local economic indicators show a 23.1% poverty rate alongside 0.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $137,500 for a typical home value (52% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,098 a month; 82.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Somerset County, letting you compare 04929 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 04929

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, ME

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

Quick Facts

837

Population

51.3

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 04929 ranks nationally

Detroit, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,111 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 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 04929 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 04929 ranks #7 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 04929 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 04929 ranks #6 of 7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Somerset County

04976 standard
Skowhegan, ME
Pop: 9,903
04937 standard
Fairfield, ME
Pop: 6,645
04950 standard
Madison, ME
Pop: 4,855
04957 standard
Norridgewock, ME
Pop: 4,265
04967 standard
Pittsfield, ME
Pop: 4,230
04924 standard
Canaan, ME
Pop: 2,275

Related Areas

Somerset County Detroit, ME Maine

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.

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