04414 ZIP Code — Brownville, ME

Piscataquis County, Maine

ZIP code 04414 is located in Brownville, Maine, within Piscataquis County. It covers approximately 236.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,759 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04414

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 $116,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,875. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

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 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 04414 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,759
population
236.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04414 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04414

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04414. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Brownville Acceptable
Brownville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04463 Milo (10.1 mi) 04481 Sebec (11.3 mi) 04426 Dover Foxcroft (13.9 mi) 04453 Lagrange (15.5 mi) 04448 Howland (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,759
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 236.47 sq mi
Water area 6.97 sq mi
Latitude 45.3910
Longitude -69.0185
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 56.9% 58.6% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 25.6% 28.3% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 16.6% 11.3% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.9% 1.8% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,759
Population
7
People per sq mi
56.5
Median age
$56,875
Median household income
$31,885
Per capita income
$116,400
Median home value
$841
Median monthly rent
89.6%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
1,435
Housing units
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
10
28
5–9
24
56
10–14
48
56
15–19
48
42
20–24
35
34
25–34
29
79
35–44
68
141
45–54
119
136
55–59
116
50
60–64
43
167
65–74
142
113
75–84
96
37
85+
31
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827915.9%
18 and over1,48084.1%
65 and over58633.3%
Median age56.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%
Two or more races 2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,72097.6%
Two or more races352%
Hispanic or Latino40.2%
Other race40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.9% 58.6% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 25.6% 28.3% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 16.6% 11.3% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.9% 1.8% 4.9%
Under $10k 1.3%
$10k–$15k 5.6%
$15k–$25k 9.1%
$25k–$35k 10.3%
$35k–$50k 18.1%
$50k–$75k 18.8%
$75k–$100k 12.9%
$100k–$150k 14.0%
$150k–$200k 9.4%
$200k+ 0.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.3%
$10k–$15k5.6%
$15k–$25k9.1%
$25k–$35k10.3%
$35k–$50k18.1%
$50k–$75k18.8%
$75k–$100k12.9%
$100k–$150k14.0%
$150k–$200k9.4%
$200k+0.5%
Median income$56,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%
$50k–$100k 32.4%
$100k–$150k 22.1%
$150k–$200k 13.1%
$200k–$300k 13.9%
$300k–$500k 8.1%
$500k–$1M 1.5%
$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$116,400
Median rent / month$841
Owner occupied89.6%
Renter occupied10.4%
Vacant44.6%
Single-family detached91.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.8%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.16

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20198.5%
2000–200911.2%
1990–199910.9%
1980–198910.8%
1970–197915.1%
1960–19699.1%
1950–19595.4%
1940–19493.9%
1939 or earlier24.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.6%
1 bedroom8.1%
2 bedrooms36.4%
3 bedrooms37.5%
4 bedrooms13.9%
5+ bedrooms2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle22.6%
2 vehicles51.3%
3 or more24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity6.8%
Propane / LP gas15.6%
Fuel oil55.3%
Wood18.4%
Solar0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family50860.2%
Cohabiting couple384.5%
Male householder, no spouse12815.2%
Female householder, no spouse17020.1%
Households with children under 1817921.2%
Households with seniors (65+)45654.0%
Average household size2.08

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.4%13.6%
Married63.5%61.9%
Separated0.0%0.7%
Widowed3.8%11.1%
Divorced9.3%12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%
Some HS, no diploma 4.1%
HS graduate 48.7%
Some college, no degree 24.8%
Associate's degree 7.6%
Bachelor's degree 9.9%
Graduate / professional 3.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.6%
Bachelor's or higher13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5116.1%
Kindergarten30.9%
Elementary school10232.2%
High school11335.6%
College / grad school4815.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 18.4%
Retail trade 16.3%
Manufacturing 13.1%
Education & healthcare 12.8%
Construction 11.7%
Public administration 9.6%
Agriculture & mining 9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%
Finance & real estate 2.4%
Other services 2.0%
Professional & management 0.6%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts14.5%
Service18.4%
Sales & office28.5%
Natural resources & construction21.1%
Production & transportation17.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.9%
Government20.8%
Self-employed2.9%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.0%
Carpool6.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.4%
Work from home5.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.1

Poverty

All people 12.4%
Under 18 years 25.4%
18 and over 9.9%
Married-couple families 4.7%
Female-led households 34.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security56.0%
Retirement income29.7%
Supplemental Security6.4%
Cash public assistance3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP10.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.0%
High blood pressure38.3%
High cholesterol37.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart disease9.3%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis31.4%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease11.2%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.3%
Binge drinking13.8%
No physical activity26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.7%
Depression24.1%
Fair or poor health17.0%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health12.7%
No health insurance14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.5%
Visited dentist59.9%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss26.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans19112.9%
Disability%
Any disability22.1%
Under 1810.0%
18–64 years12.5%
65 and over42.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.2%
Public insurance48.0%
No insurance4.3%
Uninsured under 199.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,73898.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,74098.9%
Born in same state1,73398.5%
Born in different state1,19968.2%
Foreign born70.4%
Naturalized citizen191.1%
Not a US citizen631.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian36420.7%
French25914.7%
Arab1408%
AncestryCount%
English734.2%
German583.3%
Polish140.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access48.0%
Internet access91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04414

What city is ZIP code 04414 in?

ZIP code 04414 is primarily assigned to Brownville, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04414 in?

ZIP code 04414 falls within Piscataquis County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04414 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 04414 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04414 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 04414 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04414 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 04414 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04414?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 04414 in?

ZIP code 04414 observes the EST timezone.

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