04489 ZIP Code — Stillwater, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04489 is located in Stillwater, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 0.25 square miles and serves a population of 327 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04489

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 04489 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

327

population

0.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04489 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04489

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04489. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stillwater	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	327
Population density	1,308 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	0.25 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.9086
Longitude	-68.6869
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	46.4%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

327

Population

1,308

People per sq mi

24.1

Median age

Median household income

$27,021

Per capita income

$173,300

Median home value

$1,242

Median monthly rent

62.8%

Home ownership

28.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

102

Housing units

62.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

25–34

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	60	18.3%
18 and over	267	81.7%
65 and over	62	19.0%
Median age	24.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	312	95.4%
Two or more races	15	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 24.8%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.8%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	31.4%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 33.7%

$200k–$300k 47.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,300
Median rent / month	$1,242
Owner occupied	62.8%
Renter occupied	37.2%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	63.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	60.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.1%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	62.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.4%
Fuel oil	95.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	35.8%
Cohabiting couple	15	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	50	36.5%
Female householder, no spouse	23	16.8%
Households with children under 18	43	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	29.2%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.5%	25.0%
Married	29.9%	42.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	9.6%	33.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 40.0%

Graduate / professional 22.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	62.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	92	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Retail trade 31.7%

Professional & management 17.2%

Finance & real estate 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.2%
Service	6.1%
Sales & office	31.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	15.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 28.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 35.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	4.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	25.3%
High cholesterol	26.0%
Diabetes	7.0%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	18.6%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	80.1%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	267	81.7%
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)	309	94.5%
Born in same state	309	94.5%
Born in different state	102	31.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	5.5%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	108	33%
Italian	70	21.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	14.4%
German	31	9.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04489

What city is ZIP code 04489 in?

ZIP code 04489 is primarily assigned to Stillwater, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04489 in?

ZIP code 04489 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04489?

29% of residents in ZIP code 04489 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04489?

62% 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 04489?

The median home value in ZIP code 04489 is $173,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 04489?

ZIP code 04489 has an estimated population of 327 residents, with a density of 1,313 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04489 in?

ZIP code 04489 observes the EST timezone.