| ZIP Code | 04426 |
|---|---|
| City | Dover Foxcroft |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Piscataquis County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 642 ft |
| Latitude | 45.186261 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.145532 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs ↓ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 16.6% ▲ 66% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.6% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 137 (4%) |
| HS Graduate | 950 (27.9%) |
| Some College | 385 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 448 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 502 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 983 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,750 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $145,600 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $854/mo ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,285 |
| Vacant Units | 1,117 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,285 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,117 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 04426 is located in Dover Foxcroft, Maine, within Piscataquis County. With a population of 4,975, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.8 years. Economically, 04426 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04426 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $145,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $854 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 04426 is primarily White (92.14%). Residents are well-educated — 43.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.6%. Household income has grown by 49% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04426 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 04426 in Dover Foxcroft, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,975 residents, a median household income of $58,750, and a median home value of $145,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.