04453 ZIP Code — Lagrange, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04453 is located in Lagrange, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 75.80 square miles and serves a population of 870 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04453

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $36,250. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 04453 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

870

population

75.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04453 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04453

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04453. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lagrange	Acceptable
Lagrange	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04463 Milo (5.6 mi) 04448 Howland (5.8 mi) 04410 Bradford (9.5 mi) 04475 Passadumkeag (11.5 mi) 04493 West Enfield (13.8 mi) 04481 Sebec (13.8 mi) 04422 Charleston (14.1 mi) 04468 Old Town (14.1 mi) 04449 Hudson (15.1 mi) 04414 Brownville (15.5 mi) 04427 Corinth (18.4 mi) 04426 Dover Foxcroft (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	870
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	75.80 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	45.2121
Longitude	-68.8244
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	66.0%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

870

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$36,250

Median household income

$21,389

Per capita income

$105,200

Median home value

$706

Median monthly rent

72.5%

Home ownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

338

Housing units

5.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	209	24.0%
18 and over	661	76.0%
65 and over	151	17.4%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	841	95.5%
Two or more races	29	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.0%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 21.6%

$25k–$35k 14.4%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	21.6%
$25k–$35k	14.4%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$36,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 30.6%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,200
Median rent / month	$706
Owner occupied	72.5%
Renter occupied	27.5%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	6.5%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	24.0%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.7%
1 bedroom	17.2%
2 bedrooms	33.0%
3 bedrooms	26.3%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	18.6%
Fuel oil	53.9%
Wood	15.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	159	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	34	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	51	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	90	26.9%
Households with children under 18	73	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	34.7%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	18.2%
Married	49.4%	49.3%
Separated	1.2%	1.8%
Widowed	5.0%	7.5%
Divorced	8.5%	23.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 55.9%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.4%
Kindergarten	9	6.3%
Elementary school	95	66.9%
High school	21	14.8%
College / grad school	15	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 26.1%

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Construction 16.3%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Professional & management 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Public administration 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	27.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	16.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 24.2%

Under 18 years 24.6%

18 and over 24.1%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 65.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	18.6%
Cash public assistance	9.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	25.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.7%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	24.9%
65 and over	63.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.6%
Public insurance	65.7%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	781	89.8%
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)	862	99.1%
Born in same state	860	98.9%
Born in different state	647	74.4%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.9%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	274	31.5%
Italian	193	22.2%
Arab	47	5.4%
German	22	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	2.4%
Polish	7	0.8%
Norwegian	4	0.5%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04453

What city is ZIP code 04453 in?

ZIP code 04453 is primarily assigned to Lagrange, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04453 in?

ZIP code 04453 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04453?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04453?

24% of residents in ZIP code 04453 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04453 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 04453 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04453?

The median home value in ZIP code 04453 is $105,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 04453 in?

ZIP code 04453 observes the EST timezone.