04456 ZIP Code — Levant, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04456 is located in Levant, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 30.06 square miles and serves a population of 2,965 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04456

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $234,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,983.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04456 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

2,965

population

30.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04456 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04456

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Levant	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04450 Kenduskeag (3.5 mi) 04488 Stetson (5.9 mi) 04419 Carmel (6.2 mi) 04427 Corinth (6.4 mi) 04401 Bangor (8.6 mi) 04449 Hudson (9 mi) 04435 Exeter (9.3 mi) 04434 Etna (10.2 mi) 04444 Hampden (11.3 mi) 04953 Newport (11.8 mi) 04928 Corinna (12.7 mi) 04422 Charleston (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,965
Population density	99 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	30.06 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	44.8895
Longitude	-68.9878
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	37.8%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,965

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$67,983

Median household income

$35,041

Per capita income

$234,200

Median home value

$1,250

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,052

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

5–9

115

10–14

15–19

20–24

256

25–34

216

257

35–44

218

205

45–54

173

117

55–59

60–64

163

65–74

138

120

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	628	21.2%
18 and over	2,337	78.8%
65 and over	537	18.1%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 2.8%

Asian 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,849	95.8%
Two or more races	82	2.8%
Asian	13	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.3%
Other race	10	0.3%
Black or African American	6	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$67,983

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 44.4%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$234,200
Median rent / month	$1,250
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	26.2%
1990–1999	21.2%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	0.8%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	39.2%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	21.1%
Fuel oil	49.8%
Wood	19.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	640	56.1%
Cohabiting couple	115	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	193	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	193	16.9%
Households with children under 18	403	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	320	28.0%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	22.3%
Married	55.7%	61.2%
Separated	1.1%	0.2%
Widowed	6.6%	6.4%
Divorced	14.5%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.6%
Kindergarten	44	8.7%
Elementary school	243	48.0%
High school	114	22.5%
College / grad school	97	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Retail trade 22.6%

Construction 12.8%

Professional & management 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Public administration 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Other services 1.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.8%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	264	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.4%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,776	93.6%
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)	2,898	97.7%
Born in same state	2,844	95.9%
Born in different state	2,331	78.6%
Foreign born	54	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	67	2.3%
Not a US citizen	46	68.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	753	25.4%
Italian	554	18.7%
German	177	6%
Arab	99	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	0.9%
Irish	25	0.8%
English	11	0.4%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04456

What city is ZIP code 04456 in?

ZIP code 04456 is primarily assigned to Levant, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04456 in?

ZIP code 04456 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04456 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 04456 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04456?

ZIP code 04456 has an estimated population of 2,965 residents, with a density of 99 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04456?

The median home value in ZIP code 04456 is $234,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04456?

The median household income in ZIP code 04456 is $67,983, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04456 in?

ZIP code 04456 observes the EST timezone.