04430 ZIP Code — East Millinocket, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04430 is located in East Millinocket, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 7.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04430

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $69,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,531. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 04430 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,541

population

7.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04430 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04430

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04430. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Millinocket	Acceptable
East Millinocket	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04460 Medway (0.6 mi) 04462 Millinocket (8.9 mi) 04459 Mattawamkeag (14.5 mi) 04733 Benedicta (14.6 mi) 04777 Stacyville (15.6 mi) 04457 Lincoln (15.6 mi) 04495 Winn (17.9 mi) 04776 Sherman (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,541
Population density	218 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	7.07 sq mi
Water area	0.95 sq mi
Latitude	45.6434
Longitude	-68.5884
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	57.8%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,541

Population

218

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$44,531

Median household income

$28,103

Per capita income

$69,100

Median home value

$613

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

683

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

107

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	330	21.4%
18 and over	1,211	78.6%
65 and over	348	22.6%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,526	98.9%
Two or more races	14	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 14.2%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	14.2%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$44,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 65.5%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$300k–$500k 0.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$69,100
Median rent / month	$613
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	18.0%
1950–1959	24.8%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	22.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.5%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	58.6%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	18.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	75.0%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	291	41.9%
Cohabiting couple	101	14.5%
Male householder, no spouse	107	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	196	28.2%
Households with children under 18	184	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	268	38.6%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	27.7%
Married	46.6%	41.1%
Separated	1.0%	3.2%
Widowed	2.7%	14.4%
Divorced	13.8%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	4.4%
Kindergarten	9	2.6%
Elementary school	144	42.0%
High school	117	34.1%
College / grad school	58	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.7%

Retail trade 27.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Other services 3.8%

Construction 2.5%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Public administration 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Information 1.0%

Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 24.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	22.2%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	53.6%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,487	96.5%
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)	1,529	99.2%
Born in same state	1,482	96.2%
Born in different state	1,244	80.7%
Foreign born	47	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.8%
Not a US citizen	5	41.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	332	21.5%
Arab	294	19.1%
French	251	16.3%
German	49	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.4%
Dutch	5	0.3%
English	4	0.3%
Norwegian	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04430

What city is ZIP code 04430 in?

ZIP code 04430 is primarily assigned to East Millinocket, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04430 in?

ZIP code 04430 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04430 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 04430 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04430?

17% of residents in ZIP code 04430 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04430 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 04430 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04430?

The median home value in ZIP code 04430 is $69,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 04430 in?

ZIP code 04430 observes the EST timezone.