04462 ZIP Code — Millinocket, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04462 is located in Millinocket, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 702.79 square miles and serves a population of 4,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04462

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,060. 55% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04462 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,506

population

702.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04462 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04462

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Millinocket	Acceptable
Millinocket	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04430 East Millinocket (8.9 mi) 04460 Medway (9.3 mi) 04777 Stacyville (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,506
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	702.79 sq mi
Water area	62.91 sq mi
Latitude	45.6684
Longitude	-68.7695
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	61.5%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

4,506

Population

People per sq mi

58.5

Median age

$46,060

Median household income

$31,083

Per capita income

$91,000

Median home value

$593

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

3,281

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

173

5–9

188

10–14

15–19

101

20–24

203

25–34

221

160

35–44

175

266

45–54

290

127

55–59

138

233

60–64

254

436

65–74

476

249

75–84

271

85+

106

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	600	13.3%
18 and over	3,906	86.7%
65 and over	1,635	36.3%
Median age	58.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	4,482	99.5%
Two or more races	24	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$46,060

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 50.7%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,000
Median rent / month	$593
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	33.9%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	23.3%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.8%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	42.7%
2 vehicles	20.5%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	69.4%
Wood	13.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,131	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	57	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	373	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	864	35.6%
Households with children under 18	410	16.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,187	48.9%
Average household size	1.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.0%	12.0%
Married	63.3%	51.6%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	3.0%	16.1%
Divorced	21.7%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	125	19.6%
Kindergarten	21	3.3%
Elementary school	253	39.7%
High school	88	13.8%
College / grad school	151	23.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Transportation & utilities 26.9%

Construction 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Retail trade 4.1%

Professional & management 3.1%

Other services 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	27.5%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 42.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.2%
Retirement income	35.1%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	338	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,393	97.5%
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)	4,346	96.4%
Born in same state	4,346	96.4%
Born in different state	3,867	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	160	3.6%
Not a US citizen	26	16.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	883	19.6%
Italian	828	18.4%
Arab	258	5.7%
German	240	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	66	1.5%
Polish	33	0.7%
Norwegian	15	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.8%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04462

What city is ZIP code 04462 in?

ZIP code 04462 is primarily assigned to Millinocket, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04462 in?

ZIP code 04462 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04462 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 04462 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04462 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 04462 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04462 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 04462 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04462?

The median home value in ZIP code 04462 is $91,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04462 in?

ZIP code 04462 observes the EST timezone.