04412 ZIP Code — Brewer, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04412 is located in Brewer, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 15.24 square miles and serves a population of 9,633 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04412

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $55,870. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04412 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,633

population

15.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04412 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04412

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04412. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brewer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04474 Orrington (5.1 mi) 04429 Holden (6.8 mi) 04401 Bangor (6.9 mi) 04473 Orono (7.1 mi) 04428 Eddington (8.2 mi) 04469 Orono (9 mi) 04444 Hampden (10.2 mi) 04411 Bradley (10.6 mi) 04416 Bucksport (11.8 mi) 04496 Winterport (12.7 mi) 04419 Carmel (13 mi) 04450 Kenduskeag (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,633
Population density	632 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	15.24 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	44.7810
Longitude	-68.7361
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	50.4%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

9,633

Population

632

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$55,870

Median household income

$33,595

Per capita income

$198,500

Median home value

$970

Median monthly rent

57.7%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

2,603

Housing units

30.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

230

Under 5

273

266

5–9

316

247

10–14

292

242

15–19

286

215

20–24

255

708

25–34

838

532

35–44

630

584

45–54

692

341

55–59

405

214

60–64

253

446

65–74

529

257

75–84

305

127

85+

150

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,987	20.6%
18 and over	7,646	79.4%
65 and over	1,814	18.8%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	9,108	92.7%
Two or more races	328	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	191	1.9%
Other race	143	1.5%
Black or African American	52	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$55,870

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 29.5%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 20.1%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,500
Median rent / month	$970
Owner occupied	57.7%
Renter occupied	42.3%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	52.5%
Large apartment buildings	6.5%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	29.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	21.0%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	32.9%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	37.2%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.2%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Fuel oil	42.2%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,524	36.7%
Cohabiting couple	367	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	785	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,480	35.6%
Households with children under 18	1,064	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,235	29.7%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	28.2%
Married	48.4%	38.6%
Separated	0.7%	1.0%
Widowed	2.4%	10.3%
Divorced	9.9%	22.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 27.1%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.0%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	30.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	102	5.0%
Kindergarten	131	6.4%
Elementary school	857	41.8%
High school	369	18.0%
College / grad school	593	28.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.0%

Retail trade 16.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Professional & management 8.9%

Construction 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Other services 5.6%

Public administration 4.6%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	26.0%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 31.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	595	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,130	94.8%
Spanish	62	0.7%
Other Indo-European	10	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,474	98.3%
Born in same state	9,404	97.6%
Born in different state	6,958	72.2%
Foreign born	70	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	159	1.7%
Not a US citizen	113	71.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,165	22.5%
Italian	1,587	16.5%
Arab	779	8.1%
German	501	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	0.3%
Irish	25	0.3%
Norwegian	25	0.3%
Polish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04412

What city is ZIP code 04412 in?

ZIP code 04412 is primarily assigned to Brewer, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04412 in?

ZIP code 04412 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04412?

16% of residents in ZIP code 04412 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 04412?

ZIP code 04412 has an estimated population of 9,633 residents, with a density of 632 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04412?

The median home value in ZIP code 04412 is $198,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04412?

The median household income in ZIP code 04412 is $55,870, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04412 in?

ZIP code 04412 observes the EST timezone.