| ZIP Code | 04428 |
|---|---|
| City | Eddington |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 131 ft |
| Latitude | 44.8058 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -68.554003 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.1 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 28 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 751 (30.2%) |
| Some College | 278 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 416 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 279 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 737 (29.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,784 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $213,700 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,140/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,526 |
| Vacant Units | 161 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,526 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 161 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 04428 is located in Eddington, Maine, within Penobscot County. With a population of 3,374, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.1 years. Economically, 04428 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,784 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04428 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $213,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,140 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 04428 is primarily White (92.89%). Residents are well-educated — 40.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04428 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 04428 in Eddington, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,374 residents, a median household income of $74,784, and a median home value of $213,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.