04069 ZIP Code — Pownal, ME

Cumberland County, Maine

ZIP code 04069 is located in Pownal, Maine, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 22.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,600 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04069

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 $383,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 04069 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,600

population

22.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pownal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04032 Freeport (4.6 mi) 04033 Freeport (4.7 mi) 04034 Freeport (4.7 mi) 04096 Yarmouth (6.9 mi) 04260 New Gloucester (7.7 mi) 04039 Gray (7.9 mi) 04021 Cumberland Center (7.9 mi) 04013 Bustins Island (8.6 mi) 04110 Cumberland Foreside (9.2 mi) 04250 Lisbon (9.3 mi) 04011 Brunswick (10.5 mi) 04252 Lisbon Falls (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,600
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	22.86 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	43.8945
Longitude	-70.1835
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	17.8%	32.3%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	31.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	27.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.7%	8.9%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,600

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$100,750

Median household income

$44,753

Per capita income

$383,000

Median home value

$1,683

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

576

Housing units

46.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

126

35–44

128

114

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

122

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	359	22.4%
18 and over	1,241	77.6%
65 and over	338	21.1%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 3.9%

Black or African American 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,509	93.8%
Two or more races	62	3.9%
Black or African American	22	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.6%
Other race	6	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.8%	32.3%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	31.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	27.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.7%	8.9%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	16.3%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$100,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 50.5%

$500k–$1M 17.7%

$1M+ 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$383,000
Median rent / month	$1,683
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	15.1%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	48.7%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.6%
Electricity	3.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Fuel oil	58.9%
Wood	16.6%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	377	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	66	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	72	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	105	16.9%
Households with children under 18	205	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	231	37.3%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	19.3%
Married	57.4%	54.3%
Separated	1.8%	2.1%
Widowed	1.1%	6.8%
Divorced	14.7%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 23.3%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 33.0%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	46.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	7.7%
Kindergarten	28	7.4%
Elementary school	133	35.1%
High school	114	30.1%
College / grad school	75	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Retail trade 13.7%

Construction 11.9%

Professional & management 9.3%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Other services 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 3.2%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.0%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 7.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.3%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,498	93.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,584	99.0%
Born in same state	1,565	97.8%
Born in different state	967	60.4%
Foreign born	19	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.0%
Not a US citizen	12	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	444	27.8%
Italian	301	18.8%
German	104	6.5%
Arab	55	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	29	1.8%
English	16	1%
Dutch	5	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04069

What city is ZIP code 04069 in?

ZIP code 04069 is primarily assigned to Pownal, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04069 in?

ZIP code 04069 falls within Cumberland County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04069 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 04069 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04069?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04069?

The median home value in ZIP code 04069 is $383,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 04069?

ZIP code 04069 has an estimated population of 1,600 residents, with a density of 70 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04069 in?

ZIP code 04069 observes the EST timezone.