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Penobscot County
Lincoln, ME
04457
04457 ZIP Code — Lincoln, ME
Penobscot County, Maine
ZIP code 04457 is located in
Lincoln ,
Maine ,
within Penobscot County .
It covers approximately 258.78 square miles and serves a population of
5,794 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04457
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 $122,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $45,019. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 04457 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
5,794
Population density
22 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
258.78 sq mi
Water area
13.79 sq mi
Latitude
45.4323
Longitude
-68.4715
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
34.4%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
3.7%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.2%
3.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$45,019
Median household income
$122,900
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 835 14.4% 18 and over 4,959 85.6% 65 and over 1,795 31.0% Median age 52.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 5,696 98.3% Two or more races 95 1.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
34.4%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
3.7%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.2%
3.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.4% $10k–$15k 5.2% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 13.6% $35k–$50k 14.3% $50k–$75k 22.3% $75k–$100k 11.5% $100k–$150k 7.2% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 0.9% Median income $45,019
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $122,900 Median rent / month $649 Owner occupied 73.9% Renter occupied 26.1% Vacant 22.9% Single-family detached 75.4% Large apartment buildings 6.2% Mobile homes 8.4% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.14
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.5% 2000–2009 13.8% 1990–1999 16.2% 1980–1989 14.6% 1970–1979 21.9% 1960–1969 10.4% 1950–1959 1.9% 1940–1949 3.6% 1939 or earlier 12.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.1% 1 bedroom 10.5% 2 bedrooms 30.4% 3 bedrooms 39.3% 4 bedrooms 6.9% 5+ bedrooms 4.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.4% 1 vehicle 35.1% 2 vehicles 39.2% 3 or more 17.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.8% Electricity 6.5% Propane / LP gas 3.5% Fuel oil 70.9% Wood 13.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,192 43.6% Cohabiting couple 181 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 503 18.4% Female householder, no spouse 861 31.5% Households with children under 18 388 14.2% Households with seniors (65+) 1,461 53.4% Average household size 2.08
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.8% 18.3% Married 55.1% 47.4% Separated 0.6% 0.9% Widowed 6.8% 13.9% Divorced 18.7% 19.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.4% Bachelor's or higher 19.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 28 3.7% Kindergarten 103 13.5% Elementary school 350 45.8% High school 118 15.4% College / grad school 165 21.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Professional & management
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
4.0%
Public administration
3.8%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.4% Service 26.5% Sales & office 14.8% Natural resources & construction 8.1% Production & transportation 16.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.0% Government 15.9% Self-employed 7.0% Unpaid family workers 0.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.4% Carpool 4.0% Public transit 1.8% Walk 2.6% Work from home 4.2% Other means 1.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
3.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 53.8% Retirement income 34.4% Supplemental Security 11.8% Cash public assistance 4.7% Food stamps / SNAP 24.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.9% High blood pressure 39.9% High cholesterol 37.0% Diabetes 13.2% Heart disease 10.1% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 13.0% Arthritis 31.2% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 13.2% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.3% Binge drinking 14.3% No physical activity 32.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.2% Depression 25.4% Fair or poor health 20.3% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 13.7% No health insurance 16.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.3% Visited dentist 47.4% Cholesterol screening 86.7% Teeth loss 30.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 666 13.6%
Disability % Any disability 20.3% Under 18 2.6% 18–64 years 15.3% 65 and over 38.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.4% Public insurance 55.9% No insurance 9.4% Uninsured under 19 3.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,553 95.8% Spanish 57 1.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 40 0.7% Other languages 17 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,682 98.1% Born in same state 5,476 94.5% Born in different state 4,063 70.1% Foreign born 206 3.6% Naturalized citizen 112 1.9% Not a US citizen 105 93.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,217 21% Italian 941 16.2% Arab 348 6% German 167 2.9%
Ancestry Count % English 29 0.5% Norwegian 8 0.1% Dutch 4 0.1% Polish 2 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.2% Internet access 90.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04457
What city is ZIP code 04457 in?
ZIP code 04457 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04457 in?
ZIP code 04457 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04457 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 04457 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04457 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 04457 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04457?
16% of residents in ZIP code 04457 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04457 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 04457 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 04457 in?
ZIP code 04457 observes the EST timezone.
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