04435 ZIP Code — Exeter, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04435 is located in Exeter, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 38.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,170 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04435

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 $153,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,357. 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 34 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 04435 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,170

population

38.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04435 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04435

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04435. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Exeter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04928 Corinna (4.5 mi) 04488 Stetson (6.4 mi) 04939 Garland (6.4 mi) 04427 Corinth (6.7 mi) 04953 Newport (8.2 mi) 04422 Charleston (9.2 mi) 04456 Levant (9.3 mi) 04930 Dexter (10.4 mi) 04450 Kenduskeag (11.1 mi) 04971 Saint Albans (12.3 mi) 04434 Etna (12.4 mi) 04449 Hudson (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,170
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	38.56 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	44.9639
Longitude	-69.1461
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	47.3%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,170

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$66,357

Median household income

$31,616

Per capita income

$153,400

Median home value

$879

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

524

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

135

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

141

65–74

122

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	9.6%
18 and over	1,058	90.4%
65 and over	304	26.0%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,152	97.3%
Two or more races	18	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	21.4%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$66,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,400
Median rent / month	$879
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.7%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	2.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
Fuel oil	59.3%
Wood	21.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	253	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	60	13.0%
Male householder, no spouse	76	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	73	15.8%
Households with children under 18	88	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	43.5%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	22.6%
Married	51.2%	50.2%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	5.2%	16.4%
Divorced	9.3%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	1.3%
Elementary school	51	32.9%
High school	54	34.8%
College / grad school	48	31.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 27.4%

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Retail trade 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Information 5.2%

Construction 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Professional & management 3.7%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Public administration 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	26.8%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	15.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 4.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,159	99.1%
Spanish	12	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,142	97.6%
Born in same state	1,134	96.9%
Born in different state	840	71.8%
Foreign born	8	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	28	2.4%
Not a US citizen	26	92.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	354	30.3%
Italian	116	9.9%
Arab	74	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	38	3.2%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04435

What city is ZIP code 04435 in?

ZIP code 04435 is primarily assigned to Exeter, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04435 in?

ZIP code 04435 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04435 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 04435 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04435 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 04435 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04435 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 04435 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04435?

The median home value in ZIP code 04435 is $153,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 04435 in?

ZIP code 04435 observes the EST timezone.