04455 ZIP Code — Lee, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04455 is located in Lee, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 82.71 square miles and serves a population of 814 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04455

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 $150,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,250. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 43% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 04455 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

814

population

82.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04455 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04455

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04455. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04495 Winn (6.1 mi) 04487 Springfield (9.1 mi) 04457 Lincoln (9.6 mi) 04451 Kingman (11.7 mi) 04459 Mattawamkeag (11.9 mi) 04417 Burlington (14.1 mi) 04493 West Enfield (14.9 mi) 04475 Passadumkeag (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	814
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	82.71 sq mi
Water area	2.31 sq mi
Latitude	45.3782
Longitude	-68.2895
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	55.5%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

814

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$46,250

Median household income

$24,264

Per capita income

$150,400

Median home value

$1,025

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

504

Housing units

9.3%

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	186	22.9%
18 and over	628	77.1%
65 and over	180	22.1%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 3.4%

Asian 2%

Black or African American 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	747	91.8%
Two or more races	28	3.4%
Asian	16	2%
Black or African American	13	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$46,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 26.3%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,400
Median rent / month	$1,025
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	45.5%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	21.9%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.7%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%
Fuel oil	53.0%
Wood	36.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	64.8%
Cohabiting couple	21	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	55	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	29	9.7%
Households with children under 18	92	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	39.9%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.5%	32.1%
Married	62.3%	53.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	2.5%	6.4%
Divorced	18.7%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 54.8%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	9.8%
Kindergarten	2	0.9%
Elementary school	88	41.1%
High school	70	32.7%
College / grad school	33	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Agriculture & mining 15.4%

Construction 14.9%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Retail trade 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Public administration 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	21.5%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.1%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.8%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 36.0%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 69.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	50.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	28.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	21.1%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	790	97.1%
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)	796	97.8%
Born in same state	796	97.8%
Born in different state	512	62.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	2.2%
Not a US citizen	2	11.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	194	23.8%
Italian	92	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	55	6.8%
Arab	47	5.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04455

What city is ZIP code 04455 in?

ZIP code 04455 is primarily assigned to Lee, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04455 in?

ZIP code 04455 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04455?

9% 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 04455 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 04455 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04455?

20% of residents in ZIP code 04455 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04455 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 04455 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 04455 in?

ZIP code 04455 observes the EST timezone.