| ZIP Code | 04412 |
|---|---|
| City | Brewer |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 128 ft |
| Latitude | 44.784461 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -68.734559 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.0% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 39 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,880 (27.9%) |
| Some College | 826 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 1,026 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 941 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,016 (30%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,490 ▼ 33% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,100 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $984/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,565 |
| Vacant Units | 125 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,565 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 125 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 44.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 04412 is located in Brewer, Maine, within Penobscot County. With a population of 9,654, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.6 years. Economically, 04412 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,490 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04412 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $218,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $984 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.0%) and renters (44.0%). Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 04412 is primarily White (91.94%). Residents are well-educated — 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.7%.
The unemployment rate in 04412 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 04412 in Brewer, ME is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 9,654 residents, a median household income of $51,490, and a median home value of $218,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.