04930 ZIP Code — Dexter, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04930 is located in Dexter, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 60.35 square miles and serves a population of 4,226 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04930

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 $157,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $50,354. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 04930 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,226

population

60.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04930 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04930

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04930. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dexter	Acceptable
Dexter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04923 Cambridge (4.5 mi) 04479 Sangerville (6.8 mi) 04928 Corinna (7.7 mi) 04971 Saint Albans (7.8 mi) 04939 Garland (8.9 mi) 04435 Exeter (10.4 mi) 04965 Palmyra (12.7 mi) 04443 Guilford (12.9 mi) 04953 Newport (13 mi) 04942 Harmony (14 mi) 04943 Hartland (15 mi) 04422 Charleston (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,226
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	60.35 sq mi
Water area	2.39 sq mi
Latitude	45.0292
Longitude	-69.3376
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	55.4%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

4,226

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$50,354

Median household income

$32,926

Per capita income

$157,600

Median home value

$859

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

2,010

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

112

5–9

10–14

129

15–19

141

20–24

215

25–34

234

194

35–44

212

270

45–54

294

303

55–59

330

174

60–64

190

226

65–74

246

140

75–84

153

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	660	15.6%
18 and over	3,566	84.4%
65 and over	887	21.0%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	4,023	93.5%
Two or more races	202	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	77	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 18.5%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	18.5%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$50,354

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 25.2%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,600
Median rent / month	$859
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	70.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.0%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.5%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	23.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Fuel oil	49.7%
Wood	15.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,060	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	85	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	365	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	449	22.9%
Households with children under 18	356	18.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	572	29.2%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	16.2%
Married	61.7%	55.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.3%
Widowed	6.1%	8.0%
Divorced	6.6%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	10.1%
Kindergarten	44	6.2%
Elementary school	233	33.0%
High school	197	27.9%
College / grad school	160	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Retail trade 14.6%

Construction 10.4%

Other services 9.0%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Professional & management 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	18.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 17.2%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 47.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	227	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,012	94.9%
Spanish	15	0.4%
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)	3,998	94.6%
Born in same state	3,838	90.8%
Born in different state	2,728	64.6%
Foreign born	160	3.8%
Naturalized citizen	228	5.4%
Not a US citizen	13	5.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	871	20.6%
Italian	735	17.4%
German	457	10.8%
Arab	418	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	0.8%
Dutch	17	0.4%
Norwegian	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04930

What city is ZIP code 04930 in?

ZIP code 04930 is primarily assigned to Dexter, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04930 in?

ZIP code 04930 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04930?

17% of residents in ZIP code 04930 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04930 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 04930 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04930?

The median home value in ZIP code 04930 is $157,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 04930?

ZIP code 04930 has an estimated population of 4,226 residents, with a density of 70 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04930 in?

ZIP code 04930 observes the EST timezone.