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Penobscot County
Burlington, ME
04417
04417 ZIP Code — Burlington, ME
Penobscot County, Maine
ZIP code 04417 is located in
Burlington ,
Maine ,
within Penobscot County .
It covers approximately 92.65 square miles and serves a population of
407 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04417
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 $95,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $34,201. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 67% 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. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.
Overall, ZIP code 04417 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
407
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
92.65 sq mi
Water area
3.29 sq mi
Latitude
45.1930
Longitude
-68.4105
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.2%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
20.7%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
6.1%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$34,201
Median household income
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 61 15.0% 18 and over 346 85.0% 65 and over 157 38.6% Median age 61.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 405 99.5% Two or more races 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.2%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
20.7%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
6.1%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.1% $10k–$15k 7.0% $15k–$25k 10.7% $25k–$35k 25.6% $35k–$50k 11.2% $50k–$75k 16.7% $75k–$100k 7.4% $100k–$150k 6.0% $150k–$200k 3.3% Median income $34,201
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $95,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.7% Renter occupied 3.3% Vacant 55.4% Single-family detached 88.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.8% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 1.89
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 2.5% 2000–2009 5.8% 1990–1999 19.9% 1980–1989 14.7% 1970–1979 17.8% 1960–1969 11.4% 1950–1959 3.1% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 23.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.5% 1 bedroom 17.2% 2 bedrooms 32.8% 3 bedrooms 29.5% 4 bedrooms 13.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.8% 1 vehicle 38.6% 2 vehicles 34.9% 3 or more 17.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.9% Electricity 0.9% Propane / LP gas 16.3% Fuel oil 31.6% Wood 49.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 82 38.1% Cohabiting couple 29 13.5% Male householder, no spouse 34 15.8% Female householder, no spouse 70 32.6% Households with children under 18 39 18.1% Households with seniors (65+) 135 62.8% Average household size 1.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.5% 32.4% Married 51.6% 38.6% Separated 3.7% 2.4% Widowed 0.0% 7.7% Divorced 24.2% 18.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Graduate / professional
2.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.2% Bachelor's or higher 24.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 36 49.3% High school 28 38.4% College / grad school 9 12.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Transportation & utilities
13.7%
Public administration
13.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Professional & management
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.5% Service 20.5% Sales & office 15.4% Natural resources & construction 12.8% Production & transportation 18.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.2% Government 35.0% Self-employed 1.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.9% Carpool 26.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 45.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
90.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 66.5% Retirement income 20.0% Supplemental Security 3.3% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 19.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.9% High blood pressure 42.7% High cholesterol 39.4% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 10.8% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 12.3% Arthritis 33.6% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 13.3% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.4% Binge drinking 13.4% No physical activity 30.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 23.8% Fair or poor health 19.4% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 14.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.6% Visited dentist 50.7% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 27.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 30 8.7%
Disability % Any disability 38.8% Under 18 13.1% 18–64 years 31.7% 65 and over 57.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.0% Public insurance 64.9% No insurance 6.9% Uninsured under 19 1.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 404 99.3% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 405 99.5% Born in same state 405 99.5% Born in different state 304 74.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.5% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 76 18.7% Italian 43 10.6%
Ancestry Count % German 24 5.9% Arab 16 3.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 52.8% Internet access 80.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04417
What city is ZIP code 04417 in?
ZIP code 04417 is primarily assigned to Burlington, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04417 in?
ZIP code 04417 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04417 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 04417 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04417 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 04417 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 04417 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 04417 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04417?
26% of residents in ZIP code 04417 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 04417 in?
ZIP code 04417 observes the EST timezone.
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