04929 ZIP Code — Detroit, ME

Somerset County, Maine

ZIP code 04929 is located in Detroit, Maine, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 20.25 square miles and serves a population of 788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04929

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $41,964. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 04929 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

788

population

20.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04929 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04929

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04929. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Detroit	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04969 Plymouth (5 mi) 04967 Pittsfield (5.7 mi) 04922 Burnham (5.9 mi) 04965 Palmyra (6.4 mi) 04987 Troy (6.8 mi) 04953 Newport (8.1 mi) 04434 Etna (9.1 mi) 04932 Dixmont (10.1 mi) 04924 Canaan (10.3 mi) 04988 Unity (10.9 mi) 04971 Saint Albans (11.7 mi) 04927 Clinton (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	788
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	20.25 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	44.7613
Longitude	-69.3165
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	58.9%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

788

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$41,964

Median household income

$21,048

Per capita income

$133,900

Median home value

$918

Median monthly rent

71.3%

Home ownership

27.0%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

285

Housing units

6.8%

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	141	17.9%
18 and over	647	82.1%
65 and over	92	11.7%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

Two or more races 9.4%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	691	79.2%
Hispanic or Latino	85	9.7%
Two or more races	82	9.4%
Other race	15	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
Median income	$41,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,900
Median rent / month	$918
Owner occupied	71.3%
Renter occupied	28.7%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	63.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	15.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	38.9%
3 bedrooms	34.1%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	47.2%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	15.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	19.4%
Fuel oil	44.4%
Wood	20.1%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	115	35.5%
Cohabiting couple	56	17.3%
Male householder, no spouse	41	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	112	34.6%
Households with children under 18	71	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	23.1%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.9%	25.1%
Married	35.0%	33.1%
Separated	0.6%	0.8%
Widowed	3.3%	10.8%
Divorced	12.2%	30.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 55.5%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	65	44.8%
High school	51	35.2%
College / grad school	29	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Retail trade 17.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Construction 9.0%

Professional & management 8.0%

Other services 6.6%

Public administration 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.6%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 27.0%

Under 18 years 39.7%

18 and over 24.3%

Married-couple families 21.7%

Female-led households 35.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	17.9%
Cash public assistance	10.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.3%
Under 18	19.1%
18–64 years	40.4%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.5%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	759	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)	773	98.1%
Born in same state	772	98.0%
Born in different state	563	71.4%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.9%
Not a US citizen	15	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	86	10.9%
French	77	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	57	7.2%
German	6	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	76.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04929

What city is ZIP code 04929 in?

ZIP code 04929 is primarily assigned to Detroit, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04929 in?

ZIP code 04929 falls within Somerset County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04929?

27% of residents in ZIP code 04929 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04929?

7% 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 04929 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 04929 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04929?

The median home value in ZIP code 04929 is $133,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 04929 in?

ZIP code 04929 observes the EST timezone.