04921 ZIP Code — Brooks, ME

Waldo County, Maine

ZIP code 04921 is located in Brooks, Maine, within Waldo County. It covers approximately 49.94 square miles and serves a population of 1,586 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04921

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,313. 40% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 04921 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,586

population

49.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brooks	Acceptable
Brooks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04986 Thorndike (3.4 mi) 04951 Monroe (6.1 mi) 04915 Belfast (8.5 mi) 04987 Troy (8.6 mi) 04941 Freedom (8.8 mi) 04932 Dixmont (9 mi) 04988 Unity (9 mi) 04952 Morrill (11.2 mi) 04438 Frankfort (12.2 mi) 04974 Searsport (12.4 mi) 04496 Winterport (13.4 mi) 04910 Albion (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,586
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	49.94 sq mi
Water area	0.77 sq mi
Latitude	44.5660
Longitude	-69.1642
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	57.8%	43.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	35.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	17.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,586

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$58,313

Median household income

$35,320

Per capita income

$167,000

Median home value

$930

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

715

Housing units

30.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

112

35–44

135

45–54

140

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	228	14.4%
18 and over	1,358	85.6%
65 and over	280	17.7%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,492	91.9%
Two or more races	60	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	38	2.3%
Black or African American	14	0.9%
Other race	14	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	43.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	35.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	17.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$58,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 24.5%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,000
Median rent / month	$930
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	15.6%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	29.3%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%
Fuel oil	42.3%
Wood	29.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	369	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	50	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	143	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	133	19.1%
Households with children under 18	174	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	27.8%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	23.1%
Married	55.8%	55.9%
Separated	1.0%	0.7%
Widowed	1.4%	6.9%
Divorced	17.0%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	30.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	10.3%
Kindergarten	6	2.4%
Elementary school	82	32.5%
High school	54	21.4%
College / grad school	84	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Retail trade 16.6%

Professional & management 11.9%

Construction 9.2%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Other services 3.2%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.9%
Service	6.1%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 15.4%

Female-led households 21.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.7%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	21.8%
Uninsured under 19	20.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,521	95.9%
Spanish	11	0.7%
Other Indo-European	10	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,530	96.5%
Born in same state	1,530	96.5%
Born in different state	987	62.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	56	3.5%
Not a US citizen	46	82.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	309	19.5%
Italian	200	12.6%
Arab	158	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	52	3.3%
English	13	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04921

What city is ZIP code 04921 in?

ZIP code 04921 is primarily assigned to Brooks, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04921 in?

ZIP code 04921 falls within Waldo County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04921?

16% of residents in ZIP code 04921 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04921 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 04921 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04921?

The median home value in ZIP code 04921 is $167,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 04921?

ZIP code 04921 has an estimated population of 1,586 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04921 in?

ZIP code 04921 observes the EST timezone.