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Penobscot County
Milford, ME
04461
04461 ZIP Code — Milford, ME
Penobscot County, Maine
ZIP code 04461 is located in
Milford ,
Maine ,
within Penobscot County .
It covers approximately 45.63 square miles and serves a population of
3,073 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04461
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $59,091. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 04461 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, 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
3,073
Population density
67 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
45.63 sq mi
Water area
0.17 sq mi
Latitude
44.9728
Longitude
-68.5693
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.6%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
35.4%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
18.0%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$59,091
Median household income
$160,400
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 592 19.3% 18 and over 2,481 80.7% 65 and over 438 14.3% Median age 41.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Group Count % White 2,613 85% Asian 319 10.4% Two or more races 78 2.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 63 2.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.6%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
35.4%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
18.0%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.3% $10k–$15k 2.9% $15k–$25k 16.8% $25k–$35k 6.4% $35k–$50k 14.8% $50k–$75k 14.7% $75k–$100k 14.3% $100k–$150k 19.9% $150k–$200k 3.0% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $59,091
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $160,400 Median rent / month $970 Owner occupied 88.7% Renter occupied 11.3% Vacant 15.2% Single-family detached 52.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 35.1% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 24.4% 1990–1999 12.2% 1980–1989 25.9% 1970–1979 18.0% 1960–1969 3.8% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 2.9% 1939 or earlier 8.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.8% 2 bedrooms 28.9% 3 bedrooms 51.1% 4 bedrooms 11.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.9% 1 vehicle 33.9% 2 vehicles 37.9% 3 or more 18.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 11.0% Propane / LP gas 9.1% Fuel oil 78.6% Wood 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 498 40.9% Cohabiting couple 158 13.0% Male householder, no spouse 280 23.0% Female householder, no spouse 282 23.2% Households with children under 18 352 28.9% Households with seniors (65+) 338 27.8% Average household size 2.52
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.4% 20.0% Married 34.2% 48.4% Separated 1.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 16.3% Divorced 28.4% 15.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.6% Bachelor's or higher 19.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 31 6.5% Kindergarten 26 5.4% Elementary school 244 50.8% High school 81 16.9% College / grad school 98 20.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Public administration
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Professional & management
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.9% Service 16.8% Sales & office 25.3% Natural resources & construction 13.7% Production & transportation 24.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.4% Government 15.8% Self-employed 2.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.8% Carpool 9.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.1% Work from home 5.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.2%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.8% Retirement income 26.6% Supplemental Security 9.5% Cash public assistance 2.8% Food stamps / SNAP 20.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.4% High blood pressure 30.4% High cholesterol 31.3% Diabetes 8.4% Heart disease 6.2% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 22.9% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.9% Binge drinking 17.5% No physical activity 22.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.0% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 11.7% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 8.8% No health insurance 12.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.2% Visited dentist 59.8% Cholesterol screening 87.2% Teeth loss 18.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 107 4.3%
Disability % Any disability 16.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 17.4% 65 and over 33.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.1% Public insurance 40.0% No insurance 11.8% Uninsured under 19 5.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,849 92.7% 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) 2,892 94.1% Born in same state 2,892 94.1% Born in different state 2,575 83.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 181 5.9% Not a US citizen 181 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 807 26.3% Italian 229 7.5% Arab 208 6.8%
Ancestry Count % German 134 4.4% Irish 17 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.6% Internet access 94.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04461
What city is ZIP code 04461 in?
ZIP code 04461 is primarily assigned to Milford, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04461 in?
ZIP code 04461 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.
Is ZIP code 04461 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 04461 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04461?
The median home value in ZIP code 04461 is $160,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 04461?
ZIP code 04461 has an estimated population of 3,073 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 04461?
The median household income in ZIP code 04461 is $59,091, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 04461 in?
ZIP code 04461 observes the EST timezone.
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