Plymouth, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04969
Penobscot County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,362
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,964
- Median income Below-median income area
- $207,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plymouth pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04969 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04969 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plymouth, Penobscot County, Maine, home to just 1,362 residents across 76.9 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04969 reports a modest median household income of $61,964 (16% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,425. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.5% and unemployment is 2.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $207,100 (27% below the average Maine ZIP); owner occupancy is 94.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Penobscot County, so 04969 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 04969
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plymouth, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04969.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 04969, Plymouth, 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
1,362
Population
76.9
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04969?
39.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
0.9%
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?
$61,964
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$36,425
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04969 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Plymouth, 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)
$61,964 36th percentile higher than 36% of 395 Maine ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maine 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
605housing units
605
Total Housing Units
527
Occupied Units
78
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,100
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 04969, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,771,000.
23
Businesses
92
Employees
$3.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 30.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 13.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 13.0% |
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 04969 vs 04933 →
ZIP 04969 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04953
Newport (04953)
3,228 residents
- 04965
Palmyra (04965)
1,976 residents
- 04969
Plymouth (04969)
1,362 residents
- 04434 1,246
Etna (04434)
1,246 residents
- 04488 1,202
Stetson (04488)
1,202 residents
- 04932 1,181
Dixmont (04932)
1,181 residents
- 04987 1,030
Troy (04987)
1,030 residents
- 04929 837
Detroit (04929)
837 residents
- 04933 65
East Newport (04933)
65 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04969 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04969 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04488
Stetson (04488)
$76,023 median income
- 04932
Dixmont (04932)
$75,952 median income
- 04434
Etna (04434)
$72,379 median income
- 04969
Plymouth (04969)
$61,964 median income
- 04965
Palmyra (04965)
$60,543 median income
- 04953
Newport (04953)
$60,365 median income
- 04929
Detroit (04929)
$51,111 median income
- 04987
Troy (04987)
$44,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04969 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04969, 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 (1,362 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 04969 in?
ZIP code 04969 (Plymouth) 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 04969?
ZIP code 04969 in Plymouth, ME has a population of 1,362 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04969?
The median household income in ZIP 04969 is $61,964, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04969?
The median home value in ZIP 04969 is $207,100, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04969?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04969 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04969?
ZIP code 04969 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 92 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04969?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04969 are: Construction (7), Manufacturing (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04969?
In ZIP code 04969, 61.0% 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 04969?
In ZIP code 04969, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04969?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04969 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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