04969 ZIP Code — Plymouth, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04969 is located in Plymouth, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 29.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04969

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,875. 35% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 04969 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,319

population

29.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04969 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04969

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04969. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plymouth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04434 Etna (4 mi) 04929 Detroit (5 mi) 04953 Newport (6.1 mi) 04932 Dixmont (6.7 mi) 04987 Troy (7.1 mi) 04488 Stetson (9 mi) 04965 Palmyra (9 mi) 04922 Burnham (10.2 mi) 04967 Pittsfield (10.5 mi) 04419 Carmel (10.8 mi) 04928 Corinna (12.1 mi) 04988 Unity (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,319
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	29.73 sq mi
Water area	1.32 sq mi
Latitude	44.7717
Longitude	-69.2150
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	54.1%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,319

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$55,875

Median household income

$28,823

Per capita income

$168,600

Median home value

$830

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

545

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

104

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	325	24.6%
18 and over	994	75.4%
65 and over	267	20.2%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%

Two or more races 2.7%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,224	92.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	3.7%
Two or more races	35	2.7%
Black or African American	11	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$55,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,600
Median rent / month	$830
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	18.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.5%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	61.7%
Wood	13.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	253	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	29	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	104	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	108	21.9%
Households with children under 18	163	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	39.1%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	23.7%
Married	54.5%	52.9%
Separated	0.0%	2.7%
Widowed	4.6%	7.6%
Divorced	10.0%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	22	7.3%
Elementary school	172	57.3%
High school	70	23.3%
College / grad school	36	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Retail trade 15.8%

Construction 11.1%

Other services 10.4%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Public administration 5.1%

Professional & management 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	22.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	23.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,274	96.6%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,313	99.5%
Born in same state	1,306	99.0%
Born in different state	1,001	75.9%
Foreign born	7	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.5%
Not a US citizen	2	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	264	20%
Arab	193	14.6%
Italian	133	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	46	3.5%
English	11	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04969

What city is ZIP code 04969 in?

ZIP code 04969 is primarily assigned to Plymouth, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04969 in?

ZIP code 04969 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04969 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 04969 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04969?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04969?

The median home value in ZIP code 04969 is $168,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 04969?

ZIP code 04969 has an estimated population of 1,319 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04969 in?

ZIP code 04969 observes the EST timezone.