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Garland, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04939

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

1,105
11/sq mi
$51,094
Median income
$205,400
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04939 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04939 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garland, Penobscot County, Maine, home to just 1,105 residents across 97.8 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04939 reports a modest median household income of $51,094 (30% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $30,678. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $205,400 (28% below the state average); renters pay a median of $794 monthly, and 87.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is -. To put 04939 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Penobscot County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 04939, Garland, 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

1,105

Population

97.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04939?

53.5

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$51,094

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$30,678

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04939 ranks nationally

Garland, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,094 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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

452

Total Housing Units

361

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$205,400

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$794

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 04939, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,065,000.

14

Businesses

29

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 35.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 21.4%

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 04939 vs 04435 →

ZIP 04939 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 04939 ranks #5 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 04939 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 04939 ranks #5 of 6 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
04435 Exeter, ME 1,092 6.3 mi
04422 Charleston, ME 1,409 6.2 mi
04928 Corinna, ME 2,198 8.7 mi
04427 Corinth, ME 2,858 8.8 mi
04479 Sangerville, ME 1,343 8.8 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 Garland, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04939 in? ▼
ZIP code 04939 (Garland) 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 04939? ▼
ZIP code 04939 in Garland, ME has a population of 1,105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04939? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04939 is $51,094, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04939? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04939 is $205,400, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04939? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04939 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04939? ▼
ZIP code 04939 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04939? ▼
In ZIP code 04939, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 04939? ▼
In ZIP code 04939, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04939? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04939 is 19.3% 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.