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Penobscot County
Patten, ME
04765
04765 ZIP Code — Patten, ME
Penobscot County, Maine
ZIP code 04765 is located in
Patten ,
Maine ,
within Penobscot County .
It covers approximately 750.56 square miles and serves a population of
1,030 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04765
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $42,542. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 04765 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, 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
1,030
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
750.56 sq mi
Water area
38.17 sq mi
Latitude
46.1379
Longitude
-68.5611
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.3%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
28.3%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
9.4%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.1%
3.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$42,542
Median household income
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 189 18.3% 18 and over 841 81.7% 65 and over 354 34.4% Median age 56.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.4%
Group Count % White 1,000 96.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 25 2.4% Hispanic or Latino 5 0.5% Two or more races 5 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.3%
48.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
28.3%
30.9%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
9.4%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.1%
3.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.0% $10k–$15k 5.6% $15k–$25k 13.2% $25k–$35k 16.5% $35k–$50k 17.1% $50k–$75k 18.4% $75k–$100k 4.2% $100k–$150k 9.8% $150k–$200k 4.2% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $42,542
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $91,000 Median rent / month $336 Owner occupied 84.6% Renter occupied 15.4% Vacant 49.9% Single-family detached 88.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.6% Median rooms 4.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.09
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 11.3% 1990–1999 16.8% 1980–1989 15.0% 1970–1979 9.8% 1960–1969 9.3% 1950–1959 12.5% 1940–1949 5.0% 1939 or earlier 15.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 10.8% 1 bedroom 16.4% 2 bedrooms 27.9% 3 bedrooms 35.2% 4 bedrooms 7.0% 5+ bedrooms 2.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.5% 1 vehicle 44.9% 2 vehicles 35.1% 3 or more 13.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 5.6% Propane / LP gas 4.2% Fuel oil 67.6% Wood 19.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 179 37.4% Cohabiting couple 38 7.9% Male householder, no spouse 111 23.2% Female householder, no spouse 151 31.5% Households with children under 18 73 15.2% Households with seniors (65+) 226 47.2% Average household size 2.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.6% 23.7% Married 47.4% 43.0% Separated 0.0% 3.4% Widowed 5.4% 8.5% Divorced 14.6% 21.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.8%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.8% Bachelor's or higher 25.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 11.1% Kindergarten 19 10.0% Elementary school 97 51.1% High school 14 7.4% College / grad school 39 20.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.1%
Transportation & utilities
10.3%
Professional & management
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Public administration
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.7% Service 17.5% Sales & office 9.9% Natural resources & construction 11.3% Production & transportation 19.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 44.4% Government 28.8% Self-employed 26.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.4% Carpool 3.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.6% Work from home 19.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.9%
Female-led households
37.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.8% Retirement income 31.1% Supplemental Security 8.1% Cash public assistance 5.0% Food stamps / SNAP 18.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.6% High blood pressure 43.5% High cholesterol 39.3% Diabetes 14.5% Heart disease 11.4% Stroke 5.0% Asthma 12.5% Arthritis 34.6% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 13.8% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.1% Binge drinking 13.1% No physical activity 31.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 20.2% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 14.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.2% Visited dentist 50.3% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 28.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 98 11.7%
Disability % Any disability 30.2% Under 18 25.9% 18–64 years 20.5% 65 and over 47.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.3% Public insurance 61.7% No insurance 5.4% Uninsured under 19 6.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 982 95.3% Spanish 1 0.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,022 99.2% Born in same state 1,021 99.1% Born in different state 773 75.0% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 8 0.8% Not a US citizen 8 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 234 22.7% Italian 147 14.3% Arab 54 5.2%
Ancestry Count % German 19 1.8% English 10 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.5% Internet access 81.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04765
What city is ZIP code 04765 in?
ZIP code 04765 is primarily assigned to Patten, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04765 in?
ZIP code 04765 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04765 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 04765 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04765?
28% of residents in ZIP code 04765 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04765 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 04765 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 04765 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 04765 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 04765 in?
ZIP code 04765 observes the EST timezone.
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