Zip code 04435: Exeter, Maine
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 04435
04435 is a rural zip code in Exeter, Maine (Penobscot County), covering 39 sq mi of land. About 1,093 people live here, or 28 per square mile. The median resident is 52.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $84,408 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $166,700, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $995 a month.
15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.1 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; education; and office and administrative support.
How 04435 compares
- Healthcare workers18.1%99thU.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%27th of 399 in ME
- Homeownership rate93.1%98thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%56th of 399 in ME
- Median age52.697thU.S. 38.9 · ME 44.8122nd of 400 in ME
- Average commute35.1 min91stWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min46th of 384 in ME
- Housing vacancy16.4%89thU.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%259th of 399 in ME
- 89thU.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%216th of 400 in ME
- 86thU.S. 10% · ME 13%229th of 399 in ME
- Median household income$84,40856thU.S. $80,734 · ME $74,733105th of 390 in ME
- Uninsured rate7.4%55thU.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%174th of 400 in ME
- Veterans5.7%48thU.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%338th of 400 in ME
- Tech workers2.8%48thU.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%107th of 399 in ME
- Per capita income$37,55142ndU.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742224th of 400 in ME
- Median earnings per worker$44,69739thU.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053211th of 399 in ME
- Work from home10.3%36thU.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%255th of 399 in ME
- Poverty rate8.1%32ndU.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%252nd of 399 in ME
- 21stU.S. $1,413 · ME $1,139167th of 318 in ME
- Median home value$166,70014thU.S. $332,700 · ME $296,600308th of 396 in ME
- 10thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%361st of 400 in ME
- Broadband access84.1%10thWeaknessU.S. 91% · ME 90.3%305th of 399 in ME
- 9thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%257th of 400 in ME
- 7thU.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%294th of 400 in ME
- 7thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%256th of 374 in ME
- Population density28/sq mi4thU.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi284th of 400 in ME
- 2ndU.S. 22% · ME 18.1%361st of 400 in ME
- Population1,0931stU.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,817263rd of 400 in ME
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9372nd of 400 in ME
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%376th of 399 in ME
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456376th of 399 in ME
| Measure | 04435 | Penobscot | ME | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 18.1% | 14.1% | 10.8% | 9.7% | 27th of 399 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 93.1% | 70.5% | 74.3% | 65.2% | 56th of 399 | |
| Median age | 52.6 | 42.5 | 44.8 | 38.9 | 122nd of 400 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 35.1 min | 22.7 min | 24.6 min | 26.4 min | 46th of 384 | |
| Housing vacancy | 16.4% | 13.8% | 20.6% | 10.1% | 259th of 399 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 23.9% | 20.1% | 22.4% | 17.2% | 216th of 400 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.6% | 9.7% | 13% | 10% | 229th of 399 | |
| Median household income | $84,408 | $66,356 | $74,733 | $80,734 | 105th of 390 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.4% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 8.4% | 174th of 400 | |
| Veterans | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 338th of 400 | |
| Tech workers | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 107th of 399 | |
| Per capita income | $37,551 | $37,915 | $43,742 | $44,673 | 224th of 400 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $44,697 | $43,923 | $48,053 | $49,666 | 211th of 399 | |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 11.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 255th of 399 | |
| Poverty rate | 8.1% | 14.1% | 10.7% | 12.5% | 252nd of 399 | |
| Median gross rent | $995 | $1,041 | $1,139 | $1,413 | 167th of 318 | |
| Median home value | $166,700 | $214,100 | $296,600 | $332,700 | 308th of 396 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 15% | 30.1% | 36.2% | 35.7% | 361st of 400 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84.1% | 88.8% | 90.3% | 91% | 305th of 399 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.4% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 5.2% | 257th of 400 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.2% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 14.1% | 294th of 400 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 33.3% | 50.4% | 48.4% | 51.1% | 256th of 374 | |
| Population density | 28/sq mi | 46/sq mi | 45/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 284th of 400 | |
| Residents under 18 | 9% | 17.6% | 18.1% | 22% | 361st of 400 | |
| Population | 1,093 | 154,710 | 1,387,817 | 334,922,499 | 263rd of 400 | |
| Diversity index | 3.3 | 16.8 | 18.9 | 61.4 | 372nd of 400 | |
| Government workers | 4.3% | 15.8% | 14.1% | 14.5% | 376th of 399 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.329 | 0.453 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 376th of 399 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White98%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0.7%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 447
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 70.7%
- Married couples
- 59.3%
- Living alone
- 14.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.7%
- Male / female
- 55% / 45%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 535
- Owner-occupied
- 93.1%
- Vacant
- 16.4%
- Median year built
- 1991
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 33.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 33.3%
- Home value to income
- 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 04435 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $56,279 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,398 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $38,750 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,469 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $46,667 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3%
- Households with broadband
- 84.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 62.4%
- No internet access
- 13%
- Without health insurance
- 7.4%
- Limited-English households
- 1.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Exeter
- State
- Maine
- County
- Penobscot County
- Center point
- 44.9632° N, 69.1250° W
- Land area
- 39 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 04435
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04427 | Corinth, ME | 5.7 mi | $64,229 |
| 04488 | Stetson, ME | 6.4 mi | $76,023 |
| 04928 | Corinna, ME | 6.6 mi | $56,547 |
| 04939 | Garland, ME | 8 mi | $51,094 |
| 04953 | Newport, ME | 8.1 mi | $60,365 |
| 04456 | Levant, ME | 8.7 mi | $86,071 |
| 04422 | Charleston, ME | 9.1 mi | $75,250 |
| 04450 | Kenduskeag, ME | 10 mi | $79,792 |
| 04930 | Dexter, ME | 11 mi | $54,137 |
| 04933 | East Newport, ME · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 04449 | Hudson, ME | 12 mi | $67,692 |
| 04419 | Carmel, ME | 13 mi | $82,188 |
Zip codes like 04435 elsewhere
Questions about 04435
What city is zip code 04435?
04435 is assigned to Exeter, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 04435 in?
04435 is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the population of 04435?
About 1,093 people live in 04435, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 04435 in?
04435 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 04435?
The median household income in 04435 is $84,408.
What zip codes are near 04435?
The closest zip codes to 04435 are 04427, 04488, 04928, 04939, 04953.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04435, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.