| City: | Brownville Junction, Maine |
| City Alias: | Brownvlle Jct |
| County: | Piscataquis County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:02:35 PM |
| Population: | 266 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 207 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.3503, -69.0529 |
| Land Area: | 0.168 sq mi |
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Brownville Junction sits in Piscataquis County, Maine, where 266 residents maintain a quiet community with a median age of 55. The post office serves 127 occupied households through a mix of 76 PO Boxes and rural carrier routes along just two streets—Gerrish Avenue and Railroad Avenue. The names hint at the area's railway heritage, though today it's simply a small town where people know their neighbors.
With a median household income of $39,375 and median home values around $82,300, this isn't a wealthy enclave. It's a place where 60% of households use PO Boxes, a rate that suggests the post office serves both local residents and people from surrounding areas without carrier delivery. The town doesn't have city delivery routes—just two rural routes that handle street addresses. Most mail goes to boxes at the post office itself, where the postmaster oversees operations from the named building on record.
The street names tell the story of a railway junction town. Railroad Avenue references the transportation heritage that gave Brownville Junction its name, while Gerrish Avenue (the main delivery street with 4 ZIP+4 records) likely honors a local family. With just two streets receiving mail delivery, this is one of Maine's most compact postal footprints.
ZIP Code 04415 has 266 residents and 127 households (average 2.09 persons per household). The median age is 55.0 years, significantly older than the state (45.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.1% male and 42.9% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 266Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 215Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,583.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $50,714Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 127Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $87,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.09Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.35Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 138 | 226 | 232 | 232 | 270 | 278 | 264 | 269 | 317 | 369 | 302 | 271 | 316 | 215 |
| Decennial Census | 276 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 266 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55
Male Median Age: 54
Female Median Age: 56.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 5 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| White: | 246 | 97.62% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.40% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.40% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.19% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.40% |
| Total: | 252 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 152 | 57.14% | 54.0 years |
| Females: | 114 | 42.86% | 56.2 years |
| Total: | 266 | 100% | 55.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 212 | 98.60% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 1.40% |
| Total Population: | 215 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 212 | 98.60% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 1.40% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $50,714, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $8,714 (20.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,985. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $31,827 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,827). By gender, male median income is $58,750 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $58,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 41.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is notably higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (29.8%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,000 | $50,714 | $37,353 | $36,029 | $35,938 | $36,786 | $34,583 | $37,679 | $35,729 | $37,422 | $37,500 | $38,281 | $39,375 | $50,714 |
| Median Family Income | $43,500 | $45,972 | $35,809 | $35,368 | $36,328 | $37,375 | $29,875 | $43,333 | $0 | $0 | $45,156 | $42,115 | $60,625 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $40,000 | $62,596 | $42,250 | $47,639 | $34,306 | $36,250 | $35,000 | $35,521 | $22,813 | $25,000 | $26,146 | $21,250 | $30,298 | $31,827 |
| Median Male Income | $33,750 | $31,500 | $30,417 | $0 | $0 | $31,324 | $33,375 | $37,500 | $40,667 | $83,750 | $85,438 | $47,292 | $0 | $58,750 |
| Median Female Income | $20,000 | $26,125 | $26,023 | $27,386 | $0 | $33,000 | $48,750 | $49,250 | $63,083 | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $21,875 | $0 |
| Employed: | 57 | 38.51% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 2.70% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 87 | 58.78% |
| Total: | 148 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 7 | 12.28% |
| Service: | 17 | 29.82% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 19.30% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 22.81% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 9 | 15.79% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 57 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $87,200, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $16,400 (23.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $781 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $696. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.91% (53.73% with a mortgage, 46.27% free-and-clear) and renters 22.09% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.86%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $70,800 | $67,000 | $66,000 | $59,800 | $59,800 | $59,200 | $59,800 | $63,900 | $67,700 | $64,400 | $58,900 | $82,600 | $82,300 | $87,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 8 | 42.11% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 15.79% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 8 | 42.11% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $781 | $785 | $850 | $0 | $675 | $664 | $630 | $628 | $696 | $708 | $766 | $833 | $888 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 36 | 41.86% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 31 | 36.05% |
| Renter Occupied: | 19 | 22.09% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 86 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 86 | 74.14% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 30 | 25.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 116 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 103 | 88.79% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 9 | 7.76% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 3.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 116 | 100% |
In 2024, 19.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 83.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 27.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 81.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (76.60%). College enrollment is 6.38%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 23 | 16.67% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 48 | 34.78% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 28.26% |
| Associate's degree: | 1 | 0.72% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19 | 13.77% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 5.80% |
| Total: | 138 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 115 | 83.33% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 19.57% |
| Private Insurance: | 60 | 24.19% |
| Public Insurance: | 175 | 70.56% |
| No Insurance: | 13 | 5.24% |
| Total: | 248 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 235 | 94.76% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 14.8% | 15.4% | 15.9% | 15.5% | 23.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 36 | 76.60% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 8 | 17.02% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 6.38% |
| Total: | 47 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 44 | 93.62% |
ZIP Code 04415 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 133Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 04415 is located in Piscataquis County, Maine, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Maine's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 04415. It covers 0.168 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.168 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 27557.4 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2308360Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Brownville Junction CDP; MaineSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 04415 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.