04488 ZIP Code — Stetson, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04488 is located in Stetson, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 35.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04488

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,568. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04488 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,293

population

35.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04488 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04488

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04488. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stetson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04456 Levant (5.9 mi) 04953 Newport (5.9 mi) 04435 Exeter (6.4 mi) 04434 Etna (6.5 mi) 04419 Carmel (7.4 mi) 04928 Corinna (7.9 mi) 04427 Corinth (8.6 mi) 04969 Plymouth (9 mi) 04450 Kenduskeag (9.1 mi) 04932 Dixmont (12.6 mi) 04939 Garland (12.7 mi) 04965 Palmyra (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,293
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	35.01 sq mi
Water area	1.63 sq mi
Latitude	44.8759
Longitude	-69.1064
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	48.1%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,293

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$60,568

Median household income

$31,935

Per capita income

$174,300

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

534

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	307	23.7%
18 and over	986	76.3%
65 and over	187	14.5%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,226	92.9%
Two or more races	45	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	27	2%
Other race	11	0.8%
Black or African American	5	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Asian	1	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$60,568

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,300
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	28.8%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	10.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	4.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	55.5%
Wood	23.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	256	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	70	14.0%
Male householder, no spouse	95	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	80	16.0%
Households with children under 18	137	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	26.3%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	24.3%
Married	54.0%	49.5%
Separated	6.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	9.5%
Divorced	12.3%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	7.2%
Kindergarten	12	4.1%
Elementary school	122	42.1%
High school	83	28.6%
College / grad school	52	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Retail trade 15.9%

Construction 13.8%

Professional & management 10.0%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Other services 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	7.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	16.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	12.4%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,216	94.0%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,281	99.1%
Born in same state	1,243	96.1%
Born in different state	801	61.9%
Foreign born	38	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	248	19.2%
Arab	137	10.6%
Italian	95	7.3%
English	43	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	23	1.8%
Polish	8	0.6%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04488

What city is ZIP code 04488 in?

ZIP code 04488 is primarily assigned to Stetson, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04488 in?

ZIP code 04488 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04488 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 04488 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04488 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 04488 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04488?

The median home value in ZIP code 04488 is $174,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 04488?

ZIP code 04488 has an estimated population of 1,293 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04488 in?

ZIP code 04488 observes the EST timezone.