Zip code 04462: Millinocket, Maine

Q: What city is zip code 04462?

04462 is assigned to Millinocket, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 04462 in?

04462 is mostly in Piscataquis County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 04462?

About 4,464 people live in 04462, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 04462?

The median household income in 04462 is $51,527.

Q: What zip codes are near 04462?

The closest zip codes to 04462 are 04765, 04777, 04441, 04430, 04733.

Residential delivery areaPiscataquis CountyEastern Time

Population

4,464

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$113K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$451/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

703 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

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

About 04462

04462 is a rural zip code in Millinocket, Maine (Piscataquis County), covering 703 sq mi of land. About 4,464 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 54.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,527 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $112,900, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $451 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.3 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 04462 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy34.8%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%134th of 399 in ME
Residents 65 and older36.9%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%54th of 400 in ME
Median age54.8
98th
U.S. 38.9 · ME 44.886th of 400 in ME
Healthcare workers15.3%
95th
U.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%54th of 399 in ME
Homeownership rate85.1%
89th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%187th of 399 in ME
Poverty rate17.6%
78th
U.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%60th of 399 in ME
Veterans7.2%
69th
U.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%295th of 400 in ME
Income inequality (Gini)0.455
66th
U.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456105th of 399 in ME
Unemployment rate5.8%
65th
U.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%86th of 400 in ME
Average commute25.3 min
45th
U.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min215th of 384 in ME
Median earnings per worker$45,840
43rd
U.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053189th of 399 in ME
Per capita income$31,485
23rd
U.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742330th of 400 in ME
Uninsured rate4.1%
23rd
U.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%302nd of 400 in ME
Bachelor's degree or higher19.3%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%313th of 400 in ME
Broadband access86%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · ME 90.3%273rd of 399 in ME
Work from home6.5%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%332nd of 399 in ME
Foreign-born residents2.2%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%201st of 400 in ME
Median household income$51,527
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · ME $74,733346th of 390 in ME
Residents under 1815.1%
8th
U.S. 22% · ME 18.1%271st of 400 in ME
Population4,464
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,81784th of 400 in ME
Median home value$112,900
4th
U.S. $332,700 · ME $296,600376th of 396 in ME
Government workers6.7%
3rd
U.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%359th of 399 in ME
Diversity index6
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9336th of 400 in ME
Rent-burdened renters20.5%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%318th of 374 in ME
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi361st of 400 in ME
Median gross rent$451
1st
U.S. $1,413 · ME $1,139308th of 318 in ME
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%364th of 399 in ME
Self-employed workers3.7%
1st
U.S. 10% · ME 13%386th of 399 in ME

Measure	04462	Piscataquis	ME	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ME
Housing vacancy	34.8%	42.9%	20.6%	10.1%	99th	134th of 399
Residents 65 and older	36.9%	27.4%	22.4%	17.2%	99th	54th of 400
Median age	54.8	51.5	44.8	38.9	98th	86th of 400
Healthcare workers	15.3%	10.3%	10.8%	9.7%	95th	54th of 399
Homeownership rateStrength	85.1%	78.8%	74.3%	65.2%	89th	187th of 399
Poverty rate	17.6%	15.5%	10.7%	12.5%	78th	60th of 399
Veterans	7.2%	9.1%	8.4%	6.2%	69th	295th of 400
Income inequality (Gini)	0.455	0.452	0.456	0.483	66th	105th of 399
Unemployment rate	5.8%	3.6%	3.8%	5.2%	65th	86th of 400
Average commute	25.3 min	25.2 min	24.6 min	26.4 min	45th	215th of 384
Median earnings per worker	$45,840	$43,299	$48,053	$49,666	43rd	189th of 399
Per capita income	$31,485	$37,077	$43,742	$44,673	23rd	330th of 400
Uninsured rate	4.1%	10.1%	6.2%	8.4%	23rd	302nd of 400
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.3%	21.6%	36.2%	35.7%	19th	313th of 400
Broadband accessWeakness	86%	88.3%	90.3%	91%	15th	273rd of 399
Work from home	6.5%	10.8%	15.9%	15.1%	14th	332nd of 399
Foreign-born residents	2.2%	2.3%	4.1%	14.1%	13th	201st of 400
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,527	$61,345	$74,733	$80,734	10th	346th of 390
Residents under 18	15.1%	15.5%	18.1%	22%	8th	271st of 400
Population	4,464	17,263	1,387,817	334,922,499	7th	84th of 400
Median home value	$112,900	$170,200	$296,600	$332,700	4th	376th of 396
Government workers	6.7%	14.2%	14.1%	14.5%	3rd	359th of 399
Diversity index	6	13.8	18.9	61.4	2nd	336th of 400
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	20.5%	37.9%	48.4%	51.1%	2nd	318th of 374
Population density	6/sq mi	4/sq mi	45/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	361st of 400
Median gross rent	$451	$837	$1,139	$1,413	1st	308th of 318
Tech workers	0%	2.1%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	364th of 399
Self-employed workers	3.7%	14%	13%	10%	1st	386th 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

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

35–44

15%

45–54

13%

55–64

23%

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

54.8

Under 18

15.1%

65 and over

36.9%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,074
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 64.5%
Married couples: 54.3%
Living alone: 29.7%
Veterans (of adults): 7.2%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

04462

$51,527

Piscataquis Co.

$61,345

Maine

$74,733

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,485

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.455

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

04462

$112,900

Piscataquis Co.

$170,200

Maine

$296,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

04462

$451

Piscataquis Co.

$837

Maine

$1,139

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

81%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,179
Owner-occupied: 85.1%
Vacant: 34.8%
Median year built: 1962
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 20.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 4.3%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

43%

10–19

24%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

17%

Average commute

25.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

21%

Construction and repair

19%

Healthcare

15%

Management

14%

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Education

Sales

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

23%

Health care and social assistance

20%

Construction

15%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Finance, insurance and real estate

10%

Retail

Education

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Other services

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Information

Median earnings per worker

$45,840

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	04462	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$65,000	$74,888
Service	$29,318	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,875	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$85,062	$49,199
Production and transportation	$21,685	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

39%

Some college

26%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
Households with broadband: 86%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71.4%
No internet access: 6.2%
Without health insurance: 4.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Millinocket
State: Maine
County: Piscataquis County
Center point: 45.9958° N, 68.9283° W
Land area: 703 sq mi
Water area: 63 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

04462 spans 2 counties

Piscataquis County71% of land
Penobscot County29% of land

Zip codes near 04462

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
04765	Patten, ME	14 mi	1,434	$50,286	$121,400
04777	Stacyville, ME	24 mi	478	$53,472	$106,300
04441	Greenville, ME	28 mi	1,839	$64,789	$291,900
04430	East Millinocket, ME	29 mi	1,495	$42,011	$86,200
04733	Benedicta, ME	30 mi	465	$59,050	$126,600
04460	Medway, ME	31 mi	1,111	$49,583	$101,200
04776	Sherman, ME	32 mi	999	$47,115	$119,000
04780	Smyrna Mills, ME	34 mi	783	$62,727	$123,800
04747	Island Falls, ME	35 mi	1,316	$56,795	$120,200
04764	Oxbow, ME	38 mi	88	—	—
04763	Oakfield, ME	40 mi	629	$46,378	$144,300
04459	Mattawamkeag, ME	40 mi	750	$48,750	$112,000

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Questions about 04462

What city is zip code 04462?

04462 is assigned to Millinocket, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 04462 in?

04462 is mostly in Piscataquis County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 04462?

About 4,464 people live in 04462, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 04462 in?

04462 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 04462?

The median household income in 04462 is $51,527.

What zip codes are near 04462?

The closest zip codes to 04462 are 04765, 04777, 04441, 04430, 04733.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04462, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.