Piscataquis County, ME ZIP Codes
Maine (ME) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
17,165
population (2021)
-2.1%
pop change since 2010
23021
FIPS code
Piscataquis County ZIP code map
About Piscataquis County
Piscataquis County is located in Maine and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,165 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.1% from 17,535 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Piscataquis County is 23021.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,165 |
| 2010 population | 17,535 |
| Change | -2.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| FIPS code | 23021 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Piscataquis County
Abbot
Brownville
Brownville Junction
Dover Foxcroft
Greenville
Greenville Junction
Guilford
Milo
Monson
Sangerville
Sebec
Shirley Mills
ZIP codes for Piscataquis County, ME (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04406 | Abbot | Piscataquis | View map |
| 04414 | Brownville | Piscataquis | View map |
| 04415 | Brownville Junction | Piscataquis | View map |
| 04426 | Dover Foxcroft | Piscataquis | View map |
| 04441 | Greenville | Piscataquis | View map |
| 04442 | Greenville Junction | Piscataquis | View map |
| 04443 | Guilford | Piscataquis | View map |
| 04463 | Milo | Piscataquis | View map |
| 04464 | Monson | Piscataquis | View map |
| 04479 | Sangerville | Piscataquis | View map |
| 04481 | Sebec | Piscataquis | View map |
| 04485 | Shirley Mills | Piscataquis | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,251
Population
50.3
Median age
$51,738
Median household income
$33,078
Per capita income
$148,570
Median home value
$705
Median monthly rent
83.0%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
11,883
Housing units
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
403
Under 5
356
412
5–9
365
383
10–14
339
394
15–19
349
376
20–24
332
802
25–34
709
912
35–44
807
1,094
45–54
967
749
55–59
663
796
60–64
703
1,406
65–74
1,242
688
75–84
608
210
85+
186
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,741 | 14.7% |
| 18 and over | 13,510 | 85.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,340 | 29.0% |
| Median age | 50.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
1.5%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,193 | 91% |
| Two or more races | 572 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 442 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 249 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 105 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
12.3%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
15.9%
$50k–$75k
22.2%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.2% |
| Median income | $51,738 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.1%
$50k–$100k
19.0%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k–$300k
18.2%
$300k–$500k
9.8%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $148,570 |
| Median rent / month | $705 |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.1% |
| Vacant | 48.4% |
| Single-family detached | 82.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 9.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% |
| 3 or more | 23.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.7% |
| Electricity | 6.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.0% |
| Fuel oil | 59.2% |
| Wood | 18.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,511 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 655 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,432 | 23.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,756 | 18.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,676 | 20.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,143 | 45.8% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.9% | 16.0% |
| Married | 53.8% | 59.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 12.2% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
36.6%
Some college, no degree
26.7%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
13.7%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 206 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 153 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,166 | 37.2% |
| High school | 621 | 25.3% |
| College / grad school | 487 | 16.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Retail trade
16.2%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Construction
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Public administration
6.4%
Professional & management
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Other services
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.8% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 20.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.9% |
| Government | 15.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.4% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.9% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
16.0%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
23.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.0% |
| Retirement income | 27.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.1% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Heart disease | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 32.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.5% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| No physical activity | 26.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.0% |
| Visited dentist | 60.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 26.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,489 | 12.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 24.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.3% |
| Public insurance | 48.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,492 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 70 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 34 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,924 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 15,838 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 10,577 | 64.8% |
| Foreign born | 86 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 327 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 122 | 42.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,938 | 18.1% |
| Italian | 2,663 | 16.4% |
| Arab | 1,480 | 9.1% |
| German | 665 | 4.1% |
| English | 176 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 103 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 46 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 34 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.5% |
| Internet access | 90.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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