04434 ZIP Code — Etna, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04434 is located in Etna, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 24.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,200 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04434

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,250. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 04434 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,200

population

24.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04434 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04434

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Etna	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04969 Plymouth (4 mi) 04932 Dixmont (6.2 mi) 04488 Stetson (6.5 mi) 04419 Carmel (6.7 mi) 04953 Newport (6.8 mi) 04929 Detroit (9.1 mi) 04987 Troy (9.7 mi) 04456 Levant (10.2 mi) 04444 Hampden (10.7 mi) 04965 Palmyra (12.1 mi) 04928 Corinna (12.2 mi) 04435 Exeter (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,200
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	24.69 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	44.7847
Longitude	-69.1348
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	33.9%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	46.8%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,200

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$71,250

Median household income

$29,397

Per capita income

$147,500

Median home value

$945

Median monthly rent

94.0%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

528

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

105

15–19

20–24

25–34

157

35–44

121

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	228	19.0%
18 and over	972	81.0%
65 and over	219	18.3%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,182	98.5%
Two or more races	18	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	46.8%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 28.0%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	28.0%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 34.3%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,500
Median rent / month	$945
Owner occupied	94.0%
Renter occupied	6.0%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.5%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	23.2%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	35.9%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	46.8%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%
Fuel oil	54.4%
Wood	21.0%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	245	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	71	15.9%
Male householder, no spouse	58	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	73	16.3%
Households with children under 18	183	40.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	34.0%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.8%	18.8%
Married	43.0%	52.2%
Separated	1.1%	2.1%
Widowed	0.0%	3.3%
Divorced	18.1%	23.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 45.8%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.3%
Kindergarten	11	4.7%
Elementary school	71	30.1%
High school	129	54.7%
College / grad school	22	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.2%

Construction 16.4%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Retail trade 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Professional & management 5.1%

Public administration 5.1%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Other services 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.2%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 32.5%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 73.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	50.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	45.6%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,180	98.3%
Spanish	8	0.7%
Other Indo-European	8	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,190	99.2%
Born in same state	1,185	98.8%
Born in different state	1,007	83.9%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.8%
Not a US citizen	6	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	255	21.3%
Arab	201	16.8%
Italian	124	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	32	2.7%
English	10	0.8%
Dutch	7	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04434

What city is ZIP code 04434 in?

ZIP code 04434 is primarily assigned to Etna, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04434 in?

ZIP code 04434 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04434 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 04434 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04434?

20% of residents in ZIP code 04434 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04434?

14% 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 04434 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 04434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 04434 in?

ZIP code 04434 observes the EST timezone.