04443 ZIP Code — Guilford, ME

Piscataquis County, Maine

ZIP code 04443 is located in Guilford, Maine, within Piscataquis County. It covers approximately 151.67 square miles and serves a population of 2,162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04443

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 $152,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,417. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 04443 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,162

population

151.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Guilford	Acceptable
Guilford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04479 Sangerville (7.2 mi) 04464 Monson (8.5 mi) 04406 Abbot (9.1 mi) 04426 Dover Foxcroft (9.6 mi) 04923 Cambridge (12.4 mi) 04930 Dexter (12.9 mi) 04481 Sebec (14.4 mi) 04942 Harmony (14.7 mi) 04939 Garland (15.9 mi) 04971 Saint Albans (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,162
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	151.67 sq mi
Water area	8.78 sq mi
Latitude	45.2115
Longitude	-69.3980
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	60.6%	58.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	28.3%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	11.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.8%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,162

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$46,417

Median household income

$27,461

Per capita income

$152,100

Median home value

$454

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,453

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

151

25–34

140

35–44

170

45–54

156

110

55–59

102

60–64

171

65–74

158

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	426	19.7%
18 and over	1,736	80.3%
65 and over	543	25.1%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Two or more races 7%

Other race 2.5%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,915	82.3%
Hispanic or Latino	165	7.1%
Two or more races	163	7%
Other race	59	2.5%
Asian	13	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	58.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	28.3%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	11.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.8%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$46,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,100
Median rent / month	$454
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	41.3%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	18.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.7%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	52.8%
Wood	23.9%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	505	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	106	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	192	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	167	17.2%
Households with children under 18	278	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	418	43.1%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	16.5%
Married	57.4%	55.9%
Separated	0.3%	1.6%
Widowed	3.6%	13.7%
Divorced	20.9%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	6.2%
Kindergarten	20	5.2%
Elementary school	175	45.5%
High school	100	26.0%
College / grad school	66	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.6%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Retail trade 17.7%

Public administration 8.4%

Construction 7.8%

Professional & management 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Other services 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	25.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 17.2%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	29.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	187	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,038	94.3%
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)	2,136	98.8%
Born in same state	2,117	97.9%
Born in different state	1,391	64.3%
Foreign born	19	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	26	1.2%
Not a US citizen	13	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	425	19.7%
Arab	227	10.5%
Italian	219	10.1%
German	87	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	0.6%
Irish	8	0.4%
Norwegian	7	0.3%
Dutch	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04443

What city is ZIP code 04443 in?

ZIP code 04443 is primarily assigned to Guilford, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04443 in?

ZIP code 04443 falls within Piscataquis County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04443 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 04443 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04443 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 04443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04443?

19% of residents in ZIP code 04443 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04443 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 04443 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04443 in?

ZIP code 04443 observes the EST timezone.