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Penobscot County
Garland, ME
04939
04939 ZIP Code — Garland, ME
Penobscot County, Maine
ZIP code 04939 is located in
Garland ,
Maine ,
within Penobscot County .
It covers approximately 37.67 square miles and serves a population of
817 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04939
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 $123,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $41,563. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 04939 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
817
Population density
22 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
37.67 sq mi
Water area
0.27 sq mi
Latitude
45.0560
Longitude
-69.1589
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.2%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
34.8%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
3.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$41,563
Median household income
$123,400
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 127 15.5% 18 and over 690 84.5% 65 and over 212 25.9% Median age 57.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 760 87.6% Hispanic or Latino 51 5.9% Two or more races 51 5.9% Asian 3 0.3% Black or African American 2 0.2% Other race 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.2%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
34.8%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
3.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.8% $10k–$15k 6.5% $15k–$25k 18.4% $25k–$35k 12.5% $35k–$50k 10.9% $50k–$75k 20.5% $75k–$100k 8.6% $100k–$150k 11.2% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $41,563
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $123,400 Median rent / month $746 Owner occupied 84.4% Renter occupied 15.6% Vacant 14.3% Single-family detached 73.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 26.9% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.3% 2000–2009 10.5% 1990–1999 17.8% 1980–1989 20.9% 1970–1979 20.7% 1960–1969 4.2% 1950–1959 3.6% 1940–1949 2.0% 1939 or earlier 12.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.7% 2 bedrooms 37.9% 3 bedrooms 44.3% 4 bedrooms 5.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.7% 1 vehicle 32.2% 2 vehicles 42.6% 3 or more 19.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 2.6% Propane / LP gas 9.4% Fuel oil 64.2% Wood 23.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 180 46.8% Cohabiting couple 31 8.1% Male householder, no spouse 86 22.3% Female householder, no spouse 88 22.9% Households with children under 18 51 13.2% Households with seniors (65+) 149 38.7% Average household size 2.12
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.1% 20.2% Married 55.1% 53.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.1% 10.4% Divorced 17.7% 15.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.0%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.5% Bachelor's or higher 19.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 8.2% Kindergarten 8 8.2% Elementary school 48 49.0% High school 18 18.4% College / grad school 16 16.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Transportation & utilities
11.7%
Professional & management
9.6%
Public administration
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.4% Service 17.7% Sales & office 14.9% Natural resources & construction 14.9% Production & transportation 24.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.3% Government 22.7% Self-employed 6.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.4% Carpool 21.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.5% Work from home 7.4% Other means 1.8% Avg commute (minutes) 27.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.7%
Female-led households
15.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.7% Retirement income 27.8% Supplemental Security 12.7% Cash public assistance 5.7% Food stamps / SNAP 27.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 36.4% High cholesterol 35.6% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 12.0% Arthritis 28.0% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.2% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 26.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 15.3% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 13.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.7% Visited dentist 55.3% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 23.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 95 13.8%
Disability % Any disability 24.1% Under 18 4.7% 18–64 years 20.5% 65 and over 43.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.2% Public insurance 55.2% No insurance 14.0% Uninsured under 19 16.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 771 94.4% 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) 801 98.0% Born in same state 801 98.0% Born in different state 571 69.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 16 2.0% Not a US citizen 15 93.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 240 29.4% Italian 107 13.1% Arab 97 11.9% German 33 4%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 26 3.2% English 6 0.7% Irish 4 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.1% Internet access 87.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04939
What city is ZIP code 04939 in?
ZIP code 04939 is primarily assigned to Garland, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04939 in?
ZIP code 04939 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04939 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 04939 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04939 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 04939 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 04939 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 04939 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04939?
17% of residents in ZIP code 04939 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 04939 in?
ZIP code 04939 observes the EST timezone.
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