04415 ZIP Code — Brownville Junction, ME

Piscataquis County, Maine

ZIP code 04415 is located in Brownville Junction, Maine, within Piscataquis County. It covers approximately 0.16 square miles and serves a population of 271 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04415

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $38,281. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 04415 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

271
population
0.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04415 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04415

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City Status
Brownville Junction Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 271
Population density 1,694 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 0.16 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 45.3503
Longitude -69.0529
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 58.3% 58.6% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 20.1% 28.3% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 21.6% 11.3% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

271
Population
1,694
People per sq mi
49.6
Median age
$38,281
Median household income
$19,060
Per capita income
$82,600
Median home value
$833
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
14.4%
Poverty rate
19.8%
Unemployment
90
Housing units
8.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
1
Under 5
1
17
5–9
10
14
10–14
9
13
15–19
7
23
25–34
13
15
35–44
9
19
45–54
11
10
55–59
6
47
65–74
28
11
75–84
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186624.4%
18 and over20575.6%
65 and over9334.3%
Median age49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%
Two or more races 8.9%
GroupCount%
White24791.1%
Two or more races248.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.3% 58.6% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 20.1% 28.3% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 21.6% 11.3% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 4.9%
Under $10k 16.2%
$10k–$15k 14.5%
$15k–$25k 0.9%
$25k–$35k 14.5%
$35k–$50k 26.5%
$50k–$75k 18.8%
$75k–$100k 1.7%
$100k–$150k 6.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k16.2%
$10k–$15k14.5%
$15k–$25k0.9%
$25k–$35k14.5%
$35k–$50k26.5%
$50k–$75k18.8%
$75k–$100k1.7%
$100k–$150k6.8%
Median income$38,281

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%
$50k–$100k 72.8%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k–$300k 9.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$82,600
Median rent / month$833
Owner occupied69.2%
Renter occupied30.8%
Vacant7.1%
Single-family detached81.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.2%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)1.67

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.6%
2000–20091.6%
1990–19990.0%
1980–19891.6%
1970–19791.6%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19496.3%
1939 or earlier87.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)15.9%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms17.5%
3 bedrooms35.7%
4 bedrooms17.5%
5+ bedrooms13.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.8%
1 vehicle68.4%
2 vehicles23.1%
3 or more1.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity6.8%
Propane / LP gas21.4%
Fuel oil59.0%
Wood1.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4235.9%
Cohabiting couple21.7%
Male householder, no spouse4135.0%
Female householder, no spouse3227.4%
Households with children under 182420.5%
Households with seniors (65+)7059.8%
Average household size2.32

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.1%23.7%
Married38.5%41.2%
Separated4.9%11.3%
Widowed0.8%13.4%
Divorced24.6%10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 25.6%
HS graduate 32.7%
Some college, no degree 26.1%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 4.0%
Graduate / professional 4.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher74.4%
Bachelor's or higher8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2567.6%
High school1232.4%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 39.7%
Education & healthcare 32.9%
Professional & management 16.4%
Other services 5.5%
Retail trade 2.7%
Public administration 2.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts8.2%
Service24.7%
Sales & office0.0%
Natural resources & construction39.7%
Production & transportation27.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.5%
Government11.0%
Self-employed9.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 14.4%
Under 18 years 3.0%
18 and over 18.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security60.7%
Retirement income9.4%
Supplemental Security17.9%
Cash public assistance11.1%
Food stamps / SNAP26.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.9%
High blood pressure37.5%
High cholesterol36.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease9.1%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis31.1%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease11.6%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.4%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.1%
Depression25.4%
Fair or poor health17.7%
Poor mental health15.1%
Poor physical health13.1%
No health insurance14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.0%
Visited dentist58.2%
Cholesterol screening88.2%
Teeth loss28.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2713.2%
Disability%
Any disability27.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years34.8%
65 and over37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance33.6%
Public insurance81.9%
No insurance14.4%
Uninsured under 193.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only26999.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)26898.9%
Born in same state26898.9%
Born in different state18267.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen31.1%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian14453.1%
French3412.5%
Arab83%
AncestryCount%
English62.2%
Norwegian51.8%
German20.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.2%
Internet access91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04415

What city is ZIP code 04415 in?

ZIP code 04415 is primarily assigned to Brownville Junction, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04415 in?

ZIP code 04415 falls within Piscataquis County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04415 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 04415 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04415 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 04415 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04415?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 04415 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 04415 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04415 in?

ZIP code 04415 observes the EST timezone.

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