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Penobscot County
Mattawamkeag, ME
04459
04459 ZIP Code — Mattawamkeag, ME
Penobscot County, Maine
ZIP code 04459 is located in
Mattawamkeag ,
Maine ,
within Penobscot County .
It covers approximately 77.04 square miles and serves a population of
688 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04459
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $72,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $46,875. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.
Overall, ZIP code 04459 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
688
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
77.04 sq mi
Water area
2.11 sq mi
Latitude
45.5498
Longitude
-68.3199
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.7%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
36.4%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$46,875
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 101 14.7% 18 and over 587 85.3% 65 and over 121 17.6% Median age 53.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 626 89.6% Black or African American 33 4.7% Two or more races 26 3.7% Hispanic or Latino 11 1.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.7%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
36.4%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.0% $10k–$15k 7.9% $15k–$25k 17.6% $25k–$35k 8.5% $35k–$50k 13.7% $50k–$75k 14.9% $75k–$100k 10.9% $100k–$150k 21.0% $150k–$200k 0.6% $200k+ 0.9% Median income $46,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $72,700 Median rent / month $345 Owner occupied 87.2% Renter occupied 12.8% Vacant 30.3% Single-family detached 69.9% Large apartment buildings 1.7% Mobile homes 25.0% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 8.9% 1990–1999 12.3% 1980–1989 10.2% 1970–1979 29.0% 1960–1969 13.6% 1950–1959 7.2% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 14.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 12.5% 2 bedrooms 40.7% 3 bedrooms 37.5% 4 bedrooms 4.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.2% 1 vehicle 39.5% 2 vehicles 35.6% 3 or more 19.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 8.2% Propane / LP gas 2.7% Fuel oil 64.7% Wood 24.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 179 54.4% Cohabiting couple 17 5.2% Male householder, no spouse 71 21.6% Female householder, no spouse 62 18.8% Households with children under 18 45 13.7% Households with seniors (65+) 83 25.2% Average household size 2.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.4% 23.0% Married 60.1% 57.3% Separated 1.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 5.2% Divorced 8.4% 14.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
0.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.1% Bachelor's or higher 8.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 5.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 77 67.5% High school 15 13.2% College / grad school 16 14.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Public administration
11.7%
Agriculture & mining
11.0%
Professional & management
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.8% Service 20.9% Sales & office 11.7% Natural resources & construction 23.4% Production & transportation 20.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.7% Government 29.1% Self-employed 3.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.8% Carpool 9.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 12.1% Work from home 9.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 38.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
56.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.3% Retirement income 19.8% Supplemental Security 16.1% Cash public assistance 16.7% Food stamps / SNAP 32.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.4% High blood pressure 43.3% High cholesterol 39.5% Diabetes 14.3% Heart disease 10.8% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 12.6% Arthritis 34.4% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 13.7% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.3% Binge drinking 13.3% No physical activity 31.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.9% Depression 24.2% Fair or poor health 20.2% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 14.1% No health insurance 14.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.0% Visited dentist 50.6% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 28.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 51 8.7%
Disability % Any disability 34.9% Under 18 49.5% 18–64 years 30.0% 65 and over 41.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.8% Public insurance 59.2% No insurance 9.2% Uninsured under 19 11.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 682 99.1% Spanish 2 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 677 98.4% Born in same state 677 98.4% Born in different state 485 70.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 11 1.6% Not a US citizen 9 81.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 119 17.3% Italian 114 16.6% German 69 10%
Ancestry Count % Arab 59 8.6% Norwegian 8 1.2% Dutch 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.8% Internet access 83.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04459
What city is ZIP code 04459 in?
ZIP code 04459 is primarily assigned to Mattawamkeag, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04459 in?
ZIP code 04459 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 04459?
8% 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 04459 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 04459 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04459?
20% of residents in ZIP code 04459 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04459?
The median home value in ZIP code 04459 is $72,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 04459 in?
ZIP code 04459 observes the EST timezone.
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