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Piscataquis County
Dover Foxcroft, ME
04426
04426 ZIP Code — Dover Foxcroft, ME
Piscataquis County, Maine
ZIP code 04426 is located in
Dover Foxcroft ,
Maine ,
within Piscataquis County .
It covers approximately 119.92 square miles and serves a population of
4,903 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04426
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 $137,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
The gap between median ($49,918) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 04426 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,903
Population density
41 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
119.92 sq mi
Water area
7.16 sq mi
Latitude
45.2386
Longitude
-69.2048
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.9%
58.6%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
20.8%
28.3%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
11.9%
11.3%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.4%
1.8%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$49,918
Median household income
$137,800
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 968 19.7% 18 and over 3,935 80.3% 65 and over 1,314 26.8% Median age 44.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 4,497 88.5% Two or more races 188 3.7% Hispanic or Latino 179 3.5% Other race 140 2.8% Asian 51 1% Black or African American 21 0.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.9%
58.6%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
20.8%
28.3%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
11.9%
11.3%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.4%
1.8%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.1% $10k–$15k 10.2% $15k–$25k 11.2% $25k–$35k 6.6% $35k–$50k 16.9% $50k–$75k 19.4% $75k–$100k 6.3% $100k–$150k 12.7% $150k–$200k 5.6% $200k+ 5.8% Median income $49,918
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $137,800 Median rent / month $836 Owner occupied 65.3% Renter occupied 34.7% Vacant 35.6% Single-family detached 70.7% Large apartment buildings 0.8% Mobile homes 14.9% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.45
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.8% 2000–2009 5.9% 1990–1999 7.6% 1980–1989 11.8% 1970–1979 18.4% 1960–1969 7.6% 1950–1959 2.2% 1940–1949 2.0% 1939 or earlier 37.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 13.5% 2 bedrooms 33.5% 3 bedrooms 36.4% 4 bedrooms 9.7% 5+ bedrooms 4.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.2% 1 vehicle 40.8% 2 vehicles 26.8% 3 or more 20.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.8% Electricity 8.0% Propane / LP gas 13.9% Fuel oil 67.8% Wood 7.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 781 37.9% Cohabiting couple 239 11.6% Male householder, no spouse 278 13.5% Female householder, no spouse 763 37.0% Households with children under 18 570 27.7% Households with seniors (65+) 873 42.4% Average household size 2.22
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.1% 22.6% Married 50.4% 36.5% Separated 0.3% 1.6% Widowed 3.5% 18.6% Divorced 17.6% 20.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.9% Bachelor's or higher 27.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 52 6.8% Kindergarten 53 6.9% Elementary school 400 52.4% High school 97 12.7% College / grad school 162 21.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.0%
Public administration
10.9%
Professional & management
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.7%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 46.8% Service 15.9% Sales & office 12.3% Natural resources & construction 13.7% Production & transportation 11.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.5% Government 19.9% Self-employed 10.5% Unpaid family workers 0.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.8% Carpool 6.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.9% Work from home 11.7% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 23.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
18.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.7% Retirement income 24.8% Supplemental Security 10.1% Cash public assistance 7.0% Food stamps / SNAP 25.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.9% High blood pressure 37.1% High cholesterol 37.4% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 31.0% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.8% Binge drinking 13.3% No physical activity 25.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.5% Depression 23.4% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 13.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.8% Visited dentist 62.6% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 24.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 332 8.5%
Disability % Any disability 20.6% Under 18 8.1% 18–64 years 19.2% 65 and over 33.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.0% Public insurance 47.6% No insurance 10.0% Uninsured under 19 0.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,509 92.0% Spanish 38 0.8% Other Indo-European 34 0.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,741 96.7% Born in same state 4,738 96.6% Born in different state 3,243 66.1% Foreign born 3 0.1% Naturalized citizen 162 3.3% Not a US citizen 28 17.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 958 19.5% French 881 18% Arab 344 7% German 260 5.3%
Ancestry Count % Polish 20 0.4% English 11 0.2% Irish 9 0.2% Norwegian 5 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.0% Internet access 91.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04426
What city is ZIP code 04426 in?
ZIP code 04426 is primarily assigned to Dover Foxcroft, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04426 in?
ZIP code 04426 falls within Piscataquis County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04426 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 04426 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04426 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 04426 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04426?
18% of residents in ZIP code 04426 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04426?
The median home value in ZIP code 04426 is $137,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 04426 in?
ZIP code 04426 observes the EST timezone.
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