04428 ZIP Code — Eddington, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04428 is located in Eddington, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 59.52 square miles and serves a population of 3,500 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04428

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,354. 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 29 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 04428 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,500

population

59.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04428 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04428

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04428. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eddington	Acceptable
Eddington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04411 Bradley (5 mi) 04429 Holden (6 mi) 04469 Orono (8 mi) 04412 Brewer (8.2 mi) 04473 Orono (8.7 mi) 04461 Milford (11.4 mi) 04474 Orrington (12.1 mi) 04401 Bangor (12.5 mi) 04408 Aurora (13.1 mi) 04605 Ellsworth (13.4 mi) 04416 Bucksport (15.9 mi) 04418 Greenbush (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,500
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	59.52 sq mi
Water area	2.92 sq mi
Latitude	44.8075
Longitude	-68.5734
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	37.4%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,500

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$67,354

Median household income

$36,366

Per capita income

$192,200

Median home value

$1,102

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,378

Housing units

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

102

5–9

10–14

109

15–19

20–24

214

25–34

195

189

35–44

172

253

45–54

230

184

55–59

167

197

60–64

180

197

65–74

179

116

75–84

106

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	687	19.6%
18 and over	2,813	80.4%
65 and over	675	19.3%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 1.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,238	89.2%
Two or more races	165	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	132	3.6%
Other race	69	1.9%
Black or African American	12	0.3%
Asian	12	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$67,354

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 21.2%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,200
Median rent / month	$1,102
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.3%
Fuel oil	59.7%
Wood	11.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	735	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	170	12.8%
Male householder, no spouse	171	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	255	19.2%
Households with children under 18	348	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	470	35.3%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	23.0%
Married	54.9%	51.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	2.2%	11.6%
Divorced	10.0%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	1.9%
Kindergarten	11	1.7%
Elementary school	259	40.6%
High school	194	30.4%
College / grad school	162	25.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Retail trade 16.2%

Construction 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Professional & management 6.7%

Other services 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 11.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	248	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,286	93.9%
Spanish	20	0.6%
Other Indo-European	11	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,416	97.6%
Born in same state	3,373	96.4%
Born in different state	2,539	72.5%
Foreign born	43	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	84	2.4%
Not a US citizen	67	79.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	625	17.9%
Italian	431	12.3%
Arab	228	6.5%
German	216	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	15	0.4%
English	8	0.2%
Polish	6	0.2%
Dutch	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04428

What city is ZIP code 04428 in?

ZIP code 04428 is primarily assigned to Eddington, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04428 in?

ZIP code 04428 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04428 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 04428 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04428 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 04428 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04428?

The median home value in ZIP code 04428 is $192,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 04428?

ZIP code 04428 has an estimated population of 3,500 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04428 in?

ZIP code 04428 observes the EST timezone.