04429 ZIP Code — Holden, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04429 is located in Holden, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 70.65 square miles and serves a population of 4,924 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04429

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 $264,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($86,685) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 34% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04429 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,924

population

70.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04429 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04429

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04429. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holden	Acceptable
Holden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04428 Eddington (6 mi) 04412 Brewer (6.8 mi) 04474 Orrington (7.9 mi) 04416 Bucksport (10 mi) 04472 Orland (10.6 mi) 04411 Bradley (10.9 mi) 04605 Ellsworth (11.5 mi) 04473 Orono (11.8 mi) 04469 Orono (12.3 mi) 04401 Bangor (13.5 mi) 04444 Hampden (15.3 mi) 04496 Winterport (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,924
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	70.65 sq mi
Water area	6.26 sq mi
Latitude	44.7266
Longitude	-68.6203
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	35.5%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.7%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

4,924

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$86,685

Median household income

$58,126

Per capita income

$264,000

Median home value

$1,113

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

2,698

Housing units

40.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

131

Under 5

111

142

5–9

120

10–14

140

15–19

118

123

20–24

104

333

25–34

280

289

35–44

242

276

45–54

232

423

55–59

356

291

60–64

244

368

65–74

310

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	859	17.4%
18 and over	4,065	82.6%
65 and over	830	16.9%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,713	95.4%
Two or more races	177	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.2%
Asian	11	0.2%
Other race	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.7%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 16.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	16.5%
Median income	$86,685

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 28.7%

$300k–$500k 23.2%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$264,000
Median rent / month	$1,113
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	4.3%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	65.1%
Wood	9.6%
Solar	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,083	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	118	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	575	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	447	20.1%
Households with children under 18	511	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	624	28.1%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.6%	19.2%
Married	51.1%	58.8%
Separated	0.4%	0.5%
Widowed	2.6%	6.6%
Divorced	8.3%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 23.6%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 28.1%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	40.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	8.0%
Kindergarten	65	8.0%
Elementary school	317	39.1%
High school	269	33.2%
College / grad school	94	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Retail trade 22.1%

Other services 8.9%

Public administration 8.1%

Construction 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Professional & management 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	6.0%
Sales & office	30.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 37.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	272	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.0%
Public insurance	25.8%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,682	95.1%
Spanish	18	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,838	98.3%
Born in same state	4,790	97.3%
Born in different state	3,392	68.9%
Foreign born	48	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	86	1.7%
Not a US citizen	65	75.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,222	24.8%
Italian	647	13.1%
Arab	363	7.4%
German	210	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	0.5%
Dutch	15	0.3%
English	12	0.2%
Norwegian	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04429

What city is ZIP code 04429 in?

ZIP code 04429 is primarily assigned to Holden, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04429 in?

ZIP code 04429 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04429 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 04429 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 04429?

ZIP code 04429 has an estimated population of 4,924 residents, with a density of 70 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04429?

The median household income in ZIP code 04429 is $86,685, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04429?

The median home value in ZIP code 04429 is $264,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04429 in?

ZIP code 04429 observes the EST timezone.