04451 ZIP Code — Kingman, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04451 is located in Kingman, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 56.96 square miles and serves a population of 265 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04451

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 $56,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $29,946. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 69% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% 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. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04451 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

265

population

56.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04451

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kingman	Acceptable
Kingman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04459 Mattawamkeag (6.8 mi) 04495 Winn (8.2 mi) 04487 Springfield (10 mi) 04455 Lee (11.7 mi) 04497 Wytopitlock (13.4 mi) 04424 Danforth (15.5 mi) 04457 Lincoln (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	265
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	56.96 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	45.5296
Longitude	-68.1822
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	64.2%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	2.2%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

265

Population

People per sq mi

61.4

Median age

$29,946

Median household income

$23,203

Per capita income

$56,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.7%

Home ownership

30.7%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

199

Housing units

3.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	30	11.3%
18 and over	235	88.7%
65 and over	95	35.8%
Median age	61.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Asian 0.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	261	98.5%
Asian	2	0.8%
Two or more races	2	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.2%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	2.2%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 17.7%

$25k–$35k 18.4%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	17.7%
$25k–$35k	18.4%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
Median income	$29,946

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.4%

$50k–$100k 40.7%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.7%
Renter occupied	4.3%
Vacant	31.2%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	48.8%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	7.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	48.9%
Wood	39.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	53	37.6%
Female householder, no spouse	21	14.9%
Households with children under 18	14	9.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	48.2%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.1%	18.6%
Married	47.8%	57.8%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	24.6%	13.7%
Divorced	8.0%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 56.6%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.1%
Bachelor's or higher	3.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	21.4%
Elementary school	10	35.7%
High school	5	17.9%
College / grad school	7	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Transportation & utilities 22.1%

Construction 11.6%

Finance & real estate 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Retail trade 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Public administration 5.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.9%
Service	29.5%
Sales & office	8.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	31.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.7%
Carpool	26.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	7.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.9

Poverty

All people 30.7%

Under 18 years 65.4%

18 and over 26.8%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.8%
Retirement income	36.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	11.2%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	35.1%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	13.4%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	28.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.0%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	27.2%
Uninsured under 19	86.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	250	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)	263	99.2%
Born in same state	263	99.2%
Born in different state	188	70.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.8%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	43	16.2%
Arab	35	13.2%
German	4	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	1.5%
Irish	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.2%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04451

What city is ZIP code 04451 in?

ZIP code 04451 is primarily assigned to Kingman, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04451 in?

ZIP code 04451 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04451 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 04451 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04451 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 04451 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04451?

31% of residents in ZIP code 04451 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 04451 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 04451 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 04451 in?

ZIP code 04451 observes the EST timezone.