04668 ZIP Code — Princeton, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04668 is located in Princeton, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 220.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,741 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04668

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $44,792. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 18 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 (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 04668 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,741

population

220.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04668 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04668

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04668. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Princeton	Acceptable
Princeton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04694 Baileyville (6.8 mi) 04657 Meddybemps (14.6 mi) 04619 Calais (17.2 mi) 04490 Topsfield (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,741
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	220.41 sq mi
Water area	51.09 sq mi
Latitude	45.1850
Longitude	-67.5663
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	58.5%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,741

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$44,792

Median household income

$25,768

Per capita income

$114,900

Median home value

$382

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

25.3%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

1,053

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

129

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	453	26.0%
18 and over	1,288	74.0%
65 and over	412	23.7%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 30.4%

Two or more races 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,036	57.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	550	30.4%
Two or more races	150	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	69	3.8%
Asian	3	0.2%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 13.1%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.1%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$44,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.5%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,900
Median rent / month	$382
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	38.9%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.3%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	15.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.2%
Propane / LP gas	22.3%
Fuel oil	62.4%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	280	36.8%
Cohabiting couple	83	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	174	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	224	29.4%
Households with children under 18	240	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	295	38.8%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	34.4%
Married	46.1%	41.0%
Separated	0.6%	0.4%
Widowed	1.5%	9.6%
Divorced	24.8%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	4.4%
Kindergarten	31	8.5%
Elementary school	214	58.5%
High school	75	20.5%
College / grad school	30	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Public administration 16.5%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Retail trade 8.1%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Construction 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Professional & management 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.1%
Government	40.3%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	15.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 25.3%

Under 18 years 29.2%

18 and over 24.0%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	12.7%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	175	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	27.7%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.7%
Public insurance	59.5%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,600	91.9%
Spanish	31	1.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,654	95.0%
Born in same state	1,606	92.2%
Born in different state	1,199	68.9%
Foreign born	48	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	87	5.0%
Not a US citizen	62	71.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	226	13%
Italian	170	9.8%
Arab	50	2.9%
German	30	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	5	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.2%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04668

What city is ZIP code 04668 in?

ZIP code 04668 is primarily assigned to Princeton, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04668 in?

ZIP code 04668 falls within Washington County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04668?

25% of residents in ZIP code 04668 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04668 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 04668 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04668 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 04668 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04668?

The median home value in ZIP code 04668 is $114,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 04668 in?

ZIP code 04668 observes the EST timezone.