04449 ZIP Code — Hudson, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04449 is located in Hudson, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 37.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,127 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04449

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 $136,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,143. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 33 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04449 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,127

population

37.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04449 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04449

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hudson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04450 Kenduskeag (6 mi) 04427 Corinth (6.3 mi) 04410 Bradford (6.4 mi) 04468 Old Town (7.6 mi) 04422 Charleston (8.9 mi) 04456 Levant (9 mi) 04401 Bangor (9.8 mi) 04473 Orono (11.4 mi) 04469 Orono (12.5 mi) 04435 Exeter (13 mi) 04488 Stetson (13.7 mi) 04939 Garland (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,127
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	37.30 sq mi
Water area	2.39 sq mi
Latitude	44.9972
Longitude	-68.8841
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	51.8%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,127

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$52,143

Median household income

$30,379

Per capita income

$136,400

Median home value

$1,132

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

627

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

107

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	182	16.1%
18 and over	945	83.9%
65 and over	183	16.2%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Two or more races 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,053	91.7%
Two or more races	35	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.8%
Asian	7	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 23.1%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	23.1%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$52,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 27.9%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,400
Median rent / month	$1,132
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	25.7%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	21.1%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	13.8%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	16.2%
Fuel oil	63.0%
Wood	11.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	217	43.9%
Cohabiting couple	83	16.8%
Male householder, no spouse	107	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	87	17.6%
Households with children under 18	118	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	134	27.1%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	26.5%
Married	42.4%	44.8%
Separated	2.1%	1.3%
Widowed	3.4%	8.1%
Divorced	22.2%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	9.4%
Kindergarten	16	8.9%
Elementary school	55	30.6%
High school	51	28.3%
College / grad school	41	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Construction 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Professional & management 9.0%

Retail trade 8.5%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Public administration 2.5%

Information 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	6.1%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 14.3%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 35.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	27.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,086	96.4%
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)	1,120	99.4%
Born in same state	1,106	98.1%
Born in different state	895	79.4%
Foreign born	14	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	214	19%
Italian	159	14.1%
Arab	96	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	78	6.9%
English	11	1%
Norwegian	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04449

What city is ZIP code 04449 in?

ZIP code 04449 is primarily assigned to Hudson, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04449 in?

ZIP code 04449 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04449 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 04449 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04449?

The median home value in ZIP code 04449 is $136,400.

Does ZIP code 04449 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 04449 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04449?

ZIP code 04449 has an estimated population of 1,127 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04449 in?

ZIP code 04449 observes the EST timezone.