04920 ZIP Code — Bingham, ME

Somerset County, Maine

ZIP code 04920 is located in Bingham, Maine, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 219.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,688 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04920

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $40,250. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04920 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,688
population
219.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04920 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04920

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04920. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Bingham Acceptable
Bingham Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04925 Caratunk (7.9 mi) 04979 Solon (11.5 mi) 04961 New Portland (13.4 mi) 04942 Harmony (13.6 mi) 04958 North Anson (14.7 mi) 04912 Athens (17.7 mi) 04406 Abbot (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,688
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 219.78 sq mi
Water area 9.36 sq mi
Latitude 45.1420
Longitude -69.8792
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 207
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 71.1% 54.1% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 24.0% 31.8% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 3.7% 12.7% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.2% 1.4% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,688
Population
8
People per sq mi
55.2
Median age
$40,250
Median household income
$28,965
Per capita income
$96,500
Median home value
$771
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
17.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
1,104
Housing units
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
21
Under 5
16
43
5–9
32
37
10–14
28
39
15–19
30
3
20–24
2
81
25–34
62
110
35–44
84
139
45–54
106
72
55–59
55
77
60–64
59
213
65–74
161
102
75–84
78
22
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824614.6%
18 and over1,44285.4%
65 and over59235.1%
Median age55.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%
Two or more races 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
GroupCount%
White1,62494.7%
Two or more races643.7%
Hispanic or Latino261.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 71.1% 54.1% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 24.0% 31.8% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 3.7% 12.7% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.2% 1.4% 4.9%
Under $10k 6.9%
$10k–$15k 10.5%
$15k–$25k 9.9%
$25k–$35k 5.8%
$35k–$50k 27.8%
$50k–$75k 14.7%
$75k–$100k 16.3%
$100k–$150k 2.5%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k+ 1.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.9%
$10k–$15k10.5%
$15k–$25k9.9%
$25k–$35k5.8%
$35k–$50k27.8%
$50k–$75k14.7%
$75k–$100k16.3%
$100k–$150k2.5%
$150k–$200k3.6%
$200k+1.9%
Median income$40,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%
$50k–$100k 41.4%
$100k–$150k 15.5%
$150k–$200k 10.0%
$200k–$300k 14.6%
$300k–$500k 1.0%
$500k–$1M 1.0%
$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$96,500
Median rent / month$771
Owner occupied74.7%
Renter occupied25.3%
Vacant31.9%
Single-family detached84.6%
Large apartment buildings1.3%
Mobile homes10.7%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.00

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.4%
2000–20096.4%
1990–199915.8%
1980–198920.4%
1970–19797.6%
1960–19697.3%
1950–19598.9%
1940–19499.0%
1939 or earlier20.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.4%
1 bedroom18.5%
2 bedrooms35.4%
3 bedrooms33.7%
4 bedrooms8.2%
5+ bedrooms1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.9%
1 vehicle38.1%
2 vehicles42.4%
3 or more15.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity6.5%
Propane / LP gas13.2%
Fuel oil49.8%
Wood28.8%
Solar0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family37541.3%
Cohabiting couple626.8%
Male householder, no spouse29332.2%
Female householder, no spouse17919.7%
Households with children under 1817419.1%
Households with seniors (65+)45149.6%
Average household size1.85

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.4%15.4%
Married46.7%57.5%
Separated0.4%0.6%
Widowed1.5%14.2%
Divorced24.1%12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.6%
HS graduate 45.5%
Some college, no degree 26.7%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 9.4%
Graduate / professional 2.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.3%
Bachelor's or higher11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school9955.3%
High school7642.5%
College / grad school42.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 18.1%
Agriculture & mining 16.9%
Construction 10.8%
Manufacturing 8.9%
Retail trade 7.3%
Public administration 6.6%
Professional & management 5.2%
Other services 3.2%
Transportation & utilities 1.9%
Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts16.6%
Service12.6%
Sales & office27.6%
Natural resources & construction23.7%
Production & transportation19.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.2%
Government13.3%
Self-employed5.1%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.5%
Carpool14.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.1%
Work from home2.6%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)44.2

Poverty

All people 17.6%
Under 18 years 30.4%
18 and over 15.6%
Married-couple families 1.3%
Female-led households 40.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security58.1%
Retirement income17.8%
Supplemental Security5.9%
Cash public assistance3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP15.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.9%
High blood pressure38.0%
High cholesterol36.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Heart disease9.2%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis32.0%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease11.0%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.6%
Binge drinking13.3%
No physical activity26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.7%
Depression22.7%
Fair or poor health16.1%
Poor mental health13.8%
Poor physical health11.7%
No health insurance13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.2%
Visited dentist58.9%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss22.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans15710.9%
Disability%
Any disability20.4%
Under 1826.4%
18–64 years16.9%
65 and over22.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance50.4%
Public insurance55.4%
No insurance10.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,65197.8%
Spanish50.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander50.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,65097.7%
Born in same state1,63797.0%
Born in different state1,33879.3%
Foreign born130.8%
Naturalized citizen382.3%
Not a US citizen2873.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian31118.4%
German18511%
French18210.8%
Arab1197%
AncestryCount%
English342%
Dutch201.2%
Polish60.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access53.9%
Internet access86.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04920

What city is ZIP code 04920 in?

ZIP code 04920 is primarily assigned to Bingham, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04920 in?

ZIP code 04920 falls within Somerset County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04920 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 04920 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04920 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 04920 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04920?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04920?

18% of residents in ZIP code 04920 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 04920 in?

ZIP code 04920 observes the EST timezone.

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