04448 ZIP Code — Howland, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04448 is located in Howland, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 93.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,397 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04448

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 $108,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,750. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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.

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 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 04448 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.

1,397

population

93.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04448 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04448

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04448. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Howland	Acceptable
Howland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04453 Lagrange (5.8 mi) 04475 Passadumkeag (6.4 mi) 04493 West Enfield (8 mi) 04463 Milo (9 mi) 04410 Bradford (13.7 mi) 04468 Old Town (14.6 mi) 04417 Burlington (14.7 mi) 04418 Greenbush (15.8 mi) 04457 Lincoln (18.1 mi) 04449 Hudson (18.2 mi) 04414 Brownville (18.8 mi) 04461 Milford (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,397
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	93.91 sq mi
Water area	4.00 sq mi
Latitude	45.2288
Longitude	-68.7077
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	53.8%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,397

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$48,750

Median household income

$22,840

Per capita income

$108,000

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

608

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

103

35–44

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	275	19.7%
18 and over	1,122	80.3%
65 and over	310	22.2%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,363	97.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 43.1%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,000
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	35.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	84.8%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	247	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	60	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	92	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	166	29.4%
Households with children under 18	150	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	206	36.5%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	16.7%
Married	48.6%	44.5%
Separated	3.8%	2.6%
Widowed	4.0%	26.3%
Divorced	13.9%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.2%
Kindergarten	49	20.6%
Elementary school	129	54.2%
High school	11	4.6%
College / grad school	39	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Construction 11.9%

Retail trade 10.6%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Professional & management 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Public administration 1.7%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	17.7%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 31.3%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	152	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.7%
Under 18	15.6%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	10.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,333	95.4%
Spanish	10	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,371	98.1%
Born in same state	1,299	93.0%
Born in different state	916	65.6%
Foreign born	72	5.2%
Naturalized citizen	26	1.9%
Not a US citizen	10	38.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	246	17.6%
Arab	173	12.4%
French	133	9.5%
German	51	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	13	0.9%
Polish	9	0.6%
English	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04448

What city is ZIP code 04448 in?

ZIP code 04448 is primarily assigned to Howland, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04448 in?

ZIP code 04448 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04448?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 04448 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 04448 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04448?

16% of residents in ZIP code 04448 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04448 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 04448 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04448 in?

ZIP code 04448 observes the EST timezone.