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Dexter, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04930

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

4,295
31/sq mi
$54,137
Median income
$168,600
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dexter pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04930 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04930 covers 139.9 square miles in Dexter, Penobscot County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,295 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04930 reports a modest median household income of $54,137 (26% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $35,552. Local economic indicators show a 21.9% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $168,600 (41% below the state average), median rent at $848 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Penobscot County, letting you compare 04930 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 04930

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dexter, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04930.

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 04930, Dexter, 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

4,295

Population

139.9

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04930?

50.4

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$54,137

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$35,552

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04930 ranks nationally

Dexter, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,137 20th percentile higher than 20% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,341

Total Housing Units

1,997

Occupied Units

344

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$168,600

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$848

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 87 business establishments in ZIP 04930, employing approximately 603 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,861,000.

87

Businesses

603

Employees

$22.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 23.0%
Construction 11 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 9 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 8.1%
Finance and insurance 5 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.6%

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 04930 vs 04479 →

ZIP 04930 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 04930 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04930 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 04930 ranks #4 of 5 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
04479 Sangerville, ME 1,343 6.7 mi
04923 Cambridge, ME 482 6.4 mi
04928 Corinna, ME 2,198 6.3 mi
04971 Saint Albans, ME 2,005 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Penobscot County

04401 standard
Bangor, ME
Pop: 44,899
04468 standard
Old Town, ME
Pop: 9,521
04412 standard
Brewer, ME
Pop: 9,482
04444 standard
Hampden, ME
Pop: 8,824
04473 standard
Orono, ME
Pop: 7,660
04457 standard
Lincoln, ME
Pop: 5,948

Related Areas

Penobscot County Dexter, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04930 in? ▼
ZIP code 04930 (Dexter) 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 04930? ▼
ZIP code 04930 in Dexter, ME has a population of 4,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04930? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04930 is $54,137, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04930? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04930 is $168,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04930? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04930 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04930? ▼
ZIP code 04930 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 603 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04930? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04930 are: Retail trade (20), Construction (11), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04930? ▼
In ZIP code 04930, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04930? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04930 is 23.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04930? ▼
In ZIP code 04930, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04930? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04930 is 21.9% 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.