04476 ZIP Code — Penobscot, ME

Hancock County, Maine

ZIP code 04476 is located in Penobscot, Maine, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 39.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,091 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04476

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 $232,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,224. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04476 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,091

population

39.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04476 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04476

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04476. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Penobscot	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04421 Castine (6.2 mi) 04614 Blue Hill (6.6 mi) 04617 Brooksville (7.4 mi) 04472 Orland (7.7 mi) 04420 Castine (7.7 mi) 04684 Surry (8.1 mi) 04676 Sedgwick (8.5 mi) 04981 Stockton Springs (9.6 mi) 04416 Bucksport (10.2 mi) 04974 Searsport (12 mi) 04650 Little Deer Isle (12.4 mi) 04616 Brooklin (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,091
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	39.86 sq mi
Water area	6.88 sq mi
Latitude	44.4683
Longitude	-68.6925
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	53.4%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.0%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,091

Population

People per sq mi

52.9

Median age

$53,224

Median household income

$35,731

Per capita income

$232,200

Median home value

$985

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

734

Housing units

34.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

112

65–74

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	183	16.8%
18 and over	908	83.2%
65 and over	370	33.9%
Median age	52.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 3.4%

Two or more races 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,031	90.9%
Hispanic or Latino	43	3.8%
Other race	39	3.4%
Two or more races	21	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.0%	4.9%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$53,224

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 12.8%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,200
Median rent / month	$985
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	36.5%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	20.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.5%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	6.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Fuel oil	51.9%
Wood	30.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	233	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	50	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	79	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	139	27.7%
Households with children under 18	93	18.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	262	52.3%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.2%	23.5%
Married	57.1%	45.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	5.2%	14.2%
Divorced	20.5%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.2%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.8%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	34.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	4.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	119	61.3%
High school	33	17.0%
College / grad school	34	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.4%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Professional & management 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Construction 8.7%

Other services 8.7%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Retail trade 6.0%

Public administration 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.2%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	24.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.4%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	15.6%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 26.8%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 51.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.3%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,069	98.0%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,061	97.3%
Born in same state	1,030	94.4%
Born in different state	586	53.7%
Foreign born	31	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	30	2.7%
Not a US citizen	18	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	264	24.2%
Arab	112	10.3%
Italian	88	8.1%
English	30	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	21	1.9%
Dutch	13	1.2%
Polish	9	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04476

What city is ZIP code 04476 in?

ZIP code 04476 is primarily assigned to Penobscot, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04476 in?

ZIP code 04476 falls within Hancock County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04476 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 04476 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04476 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 04476 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04476 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 04476 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 04476?

ZIP code 04476 has an estimated population of 1,091 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04476 in?

ZIP code 04476 observes the EST timezone.