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Penobscot County
Newport, ME
04953
04953 ZIP Code — Newport, ME
Penobscot County, Maine
ZIP code 04953 is located in
Newport ,
Maine ,
within Penobscot County .
It covers approximately 29.51 square miles and serves a population of
3,143 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04953
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $61,711. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.
Overall, ZIP code 04953 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, 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
3,143
Population density
107 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
29.51 sq mi
Water area
7.46 sq mi
Latitude
44.8590
Longitude
-69.2244
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.5%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
39.0%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
15.2%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.3%
3.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$61,711
Median household income
$187,800
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 496 15.8% 18 and over 2,647 84.2% 65 and over 786 25.0% Median age 50.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
Group Count % White 3,051 95.8% Two or more races 65 2% Hispanic or Latino 43 1.3% Black or African American 27 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.5%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
39.0%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
15.2%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.3%
3.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.6% $10k–$15k 10.9% $15k–$25k 6.8% $25k–$35k 11.6% $35k–$50k 5.3% $50k–$75k 18.6% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 20.7% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 3.6% Median income $61,711
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $187,800 Median rent / month $796 Owner occupied 76.7% Renter occupied 23.3% Vacant 19.7% Single-family detached 71.2% Large apartment buildings 1.7% Mobile homes 13.0% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.9% 2010–2019 3.1% 2000–2009 11.1% 1990–1999 7.9% 1980–1989 11.0% 1970–1979 16.3% 1960–1969 6.0% 1950–1959 8.4% 1940–1949 7.5% 1939 or earlier 27.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.9% 1 bedroom 17.4% 2 bedrooms 24.7% 3 bedrooms 42.5% 4 bedrooms 9.7% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 15.7% 1 vehicle 28.2% 2 vehicles 38.7% 3 or more 17.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.5% Electricity 16.2% Propane / LP gas 5.6% Fuel oil 68.0% Wood 5.9% No fuel used 2.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 798 53.9% Cohabiting couple 110 7.4% Male householder, no spouse 217 14.7% Female householder, no spouse 355 24.0% Households with children under 18 335 22.6% Households with seniors (65+) 543 36.7% Average household size 2.12
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.9% 11.0% Married 59.1% 55.8% Separated 0.0% 0.1% Widowed 1.2% 11.7% Divorced 16.7% 21.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Graduate / professional
3.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.4% Bachelor's or higher 24.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 17 4.4% Elementary school 124 31.8% High school 207 53.1% College / grad school 42 10.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.8%
Public administration
11.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Professional & management
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.3% Service 22.2% Sales & office 19.1% Natural resources & construction 11.5% Production & transportation 13.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.5% Government 23.6% Self-employed 7.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.7% Carpool 5.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.0% Work from home 13.6% Other means 3.7% Avg commute (minutes) 24.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
12.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.5% Retirement income 28.2% Supplemental Security 5.9% Cash public assistance 1.9% Food stamps / SNAP 20.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 35.9% High cholesterol 34.0% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 12.1% Arthritis 27.9% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.6% Binge drinking 15.4% No physical activity 25.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 24.0% Fair or poor health 14.7% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 10.7% No health insurance 13.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.2% Visited dentist 56.3% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 21.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 347 13.1%
Disability % Any disability 32.3% Under 18 17.1% 18–64 years 25.7% 65 and over 57.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.7% Public insurance 48.4% No insurance 7.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,995 95.3% Spanish 2 0.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,071 97.7% Born in same state 3,020 96.1% Born in different state 2,393 76.1% Foreign born 51 1.6% Naturalized citizen 72 2.3% Not a US citizen 53 73.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 537 17.1% Arab 456 14.5% Italian 382 12.2%
Ancestry Count % German 133 4.2% Polish 38 1.2% English 13 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.1% Internet access 85.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04953
What city is ZIP code 04953 in?
ZIP code 04953 is primarily assigned to Newport, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04953 in?
ZIP code 04953 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04953 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 04953 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04953 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 04953 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04953?
The median home value in ZIP code 04953 is $187,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 04953?
ZIP code 04953 has an estimated population of 3,143 residents, with a density of 106 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 04953 in?
ZIP code 04953 observes the EST timezone.
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