Zip code 04427: Corinth, Maine

Q: What city is zip code 04427?

04427 is assigned to Corinth, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 04427 in?

04427 is in Penobscot County, Maine.

Q: What is the population of 04427?

About 2,990 people live in 04427, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 04427?

The median household income in 04427 is $64,229.

Q: What zip codes are near 04427?

The closest zip codes to 04427 are 04435, 04449, 04450, 04422, 04456.

Residential delivery areaPenobscot CountyEastern Time

Population

2,990

Median household income

$64K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$136K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$883/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

40 sq mi

74 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 04427

04427 is a small-town zip code in Corinth, Maine (Penobscot County), covering 40 sq mi of land. About 2,990 people live here, or 74 per square mile. The median resident is 42.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $64,229 a year, 20% below the national median of $80,734. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $135,800, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $883 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.7 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and sales. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 04427 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers15.8%
92nd
U.S. 10% · ME 13%181st of 399 in ME
Homeownership rate82.2%
83rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%249th of 399 in ME
Median age42.7
75th
U.S. 38.9 · ME 44.8307th of 400 in ME
Veterans7.6%
73rd
U.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%279th of 400 in ME
Housing vacancy10.5%
73rd
U.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%318th of 399 in ME
Average commute29.7 min
72nd
U.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min134th of 384 in ME
Work from home15.6%
64th
U.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%160th of 399 in ME
Uninsured rate8.5%
62nd
U.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%138th of 400 in ME
Residents under 1823%
58th
U.S. 22% · ME 18.1%51st of 400 in ME
Poverty rate11.4%
53rd
U.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%173rd of 399 in ME
Healthcare workers9.5%
50th
U.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%199th of 399 in ME
Residents 65 and older16.3%
48th
U.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%362nd of 400 in ME
Government workers13.5%
48th
U.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%205th of 399 in ME
Median earnings per worker$47,194
47th
U.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053165th of 399 in ME
Tech workers2%
33rd
U.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%167th of 399 in ME
Median household income$64,229
27th
U.S. $80,734 · ME $74,733224th of 390 in ME
Income inequality (Gini)0.408
26th
U.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456234th of 399 in ME
Per capita income$32,345
25th
U.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742311th of 400 in ME
Bachelor's degree or higher20.2%
21st
U.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%305th of 400 in ME
Broadband access86.5%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · ME 90.3%265th of 399 in ME
Median gross rent$883
12th
U.S. $1,413 · ME $1,139226th of 318 in ME
Population density74/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi176th of 400 in ME
Foreign-born residents1.6%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%248th of 400 in ME
Median home value$135,800
7th
U.S. $332,700 · ME $296,600353rd of 396 in ME
Diversity index13.2
6th
U.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9192nd of 400 in ME
Population2,990
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,817129th of 400 in ME
Unemployment rate1.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%289th of 400 in ME
Rent-burdened renters23.4%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%309th of 374 in ME

Measure	04427	Penobscot	ME	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ME
Self-employed workers	15.8%	9.7%	13%	10%	92nd	181st of 399
Homeownership rateStrength	82.2%	70.5%	74.3%	65.2%	83rd	249th of 399
Median age	42.7	42.5	44.8	38.9	75th	307th of 400
Veterans	7.6%	7.7%	8.4%	6.2%	73rd	279th of 400
Housing vacancy	10.5%	13.8%	20.6%	10.1%	73rd	318th of 399
Average commute	29.7 min	22.7 min	24.6 min	26.4 min	72nd	134th of 384
Work from home	15.6%	11.3%	15.9%	15.1%	64th	160th of 399
Uninsured rate	8.5%	6.3%	6.2%	8.4%	62nd	138th of 400
Residents under 18	23%	17.6%	18.1%	22%	58th	51st of 400
Poverty rate	11.4%	14.1%	10.7%	12.5%	53rd	173rd of 399
Healthcare workers	9.5%	14.1%	10.8%	9.7%	50th	199th of 399
Residents 65 and older	16.3%	20.1%	22.4%	17.2%	48th	362nd of 400
Government workers	13.5%	15.8%	14.1%	14.5%	48th	205th of 399
Median earnings per worker	$47,194	$43,923	$48,053	$49,666	47th	165th of 399
Tech workers	2%	2.4%	2.7%	3.8%	33rd	167th of 399
Median household income	$64,229	$66,356	$74,733	$80,734	27th	224th of 390
Income inequality (Gini)	0.408	0.453	0.456	0.483	26th	234th of 399
Per capita income	$32,345	$37,915	$43,742	$44,673	25th	311th of 400
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.2%	30.1%	36.2%	35.7%	21st	305th of 400
Broadband accessWeakness	86.5%	88.8%	90.3%	91%	17th	265th of 399
Median gross rent	$883	$1,041	$1,139	$1,413	12th	226th of 318
Population density	74/sq mi	46/sq mi	45/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	176th of 400
Foreign-born residents	1.6%	3.4%	4.1%	14.1%	10th	248th of 400
Median home value	$135,800	$214,100	$296,600	$332,700	7th	353rd of 396
Diversity index	13.2	16.8	18.9	61.4	6th	192nd of 400
Population	2,990	154,710	1,387,817	334,922,499	5th	129th of 400
Unemployment rateStrength	1.9%	3.6%	3.8%	5.2%	5th	289th of 400
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	23.4%	50.4%	48.4%	51.1%	2nd	309th of 374

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

14%

45–54

18%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.7

Under 18

23%

65 and over

16.3%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0%
Native American3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.8%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

13.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

0.5%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 1,211
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 67.4%
Married couples: 54.8%
Living alone: 29.1%
Veterans (of adults): 7.6%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

27%

$75–100k

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

04427

$64,229

Penobscot Co.

$66,356

Maine

$74,733

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,345

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.408

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

04427

$135,800

Penobscot Co.

$214,100

Maine

$296,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

04427

$883

Penobscot Co.

$1,041

Maine

$1,139

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.1%

Mobile home

36%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,353
Owner-occupied: 82.2%
Vacant: 10.5%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 23.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 13.6%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

16%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

20–29

20%

30–44

51%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

29.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

15%

Construction and repair

14%

Sales

12%

Transportation and moving

11%

Healthcare

10%

Management

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Business and finance

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Education

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Construction

13%

Retail

12%

Manufacturing

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Wholesale

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Information

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$47,194

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	04427	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,868	$74,888
Service	$32,500	$26,804
Sales and office	$42,929	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$19,282	$49,199
Production and transportation	$63,856	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

40%

Some college

20%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
Households with broadband: 86.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.6%
No internet access: 12.1%
Without health insurance: 8.5%
Limited-English households: 0.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Corinth
State: Maine
County: Penobscot County
Center point: 44.9805° N, 69.0108° W
Land area: 40 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 04427

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
04435	Exeter, ME	5.7 mi	1,093	$84,408	$166,700
04449	Hudson, ME	6 mi	1,251	$67,692	$154,900
04450	Kenduskeag, ME	6 mi	1,333	$79,792	$177,900
04422	Charleston, ME	6.8 mi	1,117	$75,250	$226,500
04456	Levant, ME	7.2 mi	3,069	$86,071	$268,500
04410	Bradford, ME	9 mi	1,254	$82,955	$176,200
04488	Stetson, ME	9.1 mi	1,151	$76,023	$205,700
04939	Garland, ME	9.8 mi	823	$51,094	$205,400
04401	Bangor, ME	12 mi	44,854	$66,932	$239,900
04928	Corinna, ME	12 mi	2,192	$56,547	$163,200
04419	Carmel, ME	12 mi	2,941	$82,188	$256,800
04953	Newport, ME	13 mi	3,143	$60,365	$234,800

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Questions about 04427

What city is zip code 04427?

04427 is assigned to Corinth, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 04427 in?

04427 is in Penobscot County, Maine.

What is the population of 04427?

About 2,990 people live in 04427, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 04427 in?

04427 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 04427?

The median household income in 04427 is $64,229.

What zip codes are near 04427?

The closest zip codes to 04427 are 04435, 04449, 04450, 04422, 04456.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04427, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.