04422 ZIP Code — Charleston, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04422 is located in Charleston, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 40.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,094 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04422

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 $173,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,708. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 04422 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,094

population

40.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Charleston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04939 Garland (6.2 mi) 04410 Bradford (6.3 mi) 04427 Corinth (6.4 mi) 04449 Hudson (8.9 mi) 04435 Exeter (9.2 mi) 04450 Kenduskeag (11.9 mi) 04481 Sebec (12.1 mi) 04456 Levant (12.8 mi) 04928 Corinna (13.1 mi) 04488 Stetson (14 mi) 04479 Sangerville (14.1 mi) 04453 Lagrange (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,094
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	40.55 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	45.0714
Longitude	-69.0341
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	47.1%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,094

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$72,708

Median household income

$33,196

Per capita income

$173,200

Median home value

$558

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

508

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	215	19.7%
18 and over	879	80.3%
65 and over	123	11.2%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 3.1%

Black or African American 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Asian 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,020	93.1%
Two or more races	34	3.1%
Black or African American	21	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	1%
Asian	8	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$72,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,200
Median rent / month	$558
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	20.1%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	16.6%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	48.0%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	66.3%
Wood	16.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	42	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	54	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	70	17.3%
Households with children under 18	100	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	88	21.8%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	14.4%
Married	49.2%	67.0%
Separated	0.9%	2.2%
Widowed	3.2%	6.0%
Divorced	10.5%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	5.2%
Kindergarten	9	4.6%
Elementary school	128	66.0%
High school	36	18.6%
College / grad school	11	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Construction 15.8%

Professional & management 15.4%

Retail trade 15.2%

Public administration 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Information 1.8%

Other services 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	28.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	19.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 37.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	29.7%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	18.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,053	96.3%
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)	1,072	98.0%
Born in same state	1,056	96.5%
Born in different state	773	70.7%
Foreign born	16	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	22	2.0%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	236	21.6%
Italian	128	11.7%
Arab	126	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	16	1.5%
Polish	3	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04422

What city is ZIP code 04422 in?

ZIP code 04422 is primarily assigned to Charleston, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04422 in?

ZIP code 04422 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04422 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 04422 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04422 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 04422 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04422?

The median home value in ZIP code 04422 is $173,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 04422?

ZIP code 04422 has an estimated population of 1,094 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04422 in?

ZIP code 04422 observes the EST timezone.