Brewer, ME — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 04412 serves a portion of Brewer, Maine, within Penobscot County. This community is home to approximately 57,323 residents, with a median age of 42.8 years. The median household income of $54,481 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $299,645 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 48% owner-occupied and 52% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Brewer is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 91 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 62% and an unemployment rate of 2.2%, 04412 reflects the economic character of Penobscot County in Maine.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 57,323 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 8,043 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $54,481 | ↓ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $299,645 | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 91 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ↓ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 11.9% | ↑ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 62% | ↑ 77% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.8 yrs | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 48% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 52% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 29,234 | — |