| ZIP Code | 04921 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooks |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Waldo County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 785 ft |
| Latitude | 44.581023 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.143576 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.9 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 416 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 215 (17.2%) |
| Associates | 145 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 94 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 377 (30.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,355 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $192,900 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $958/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 930 |
| Vacant Units | 173 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 930 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 173 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 04921 is located in Brooks, Maine, within Waldo County. With a population of 1,716, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.9 years. Economically, 04921 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,355 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04921 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $192,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $958 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 04921 is primarily White (90.21%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.3%. Household income has grown by 67% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04921 stands at 5.6%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 04921 in Brooks, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,716 residents, a median household income of $63,355, and a median home value of $192,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.