Dexter
Town in Penobscot County, Maine

Dexter is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, with 3,803 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 509 ft (155 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sangerville, 5.6 miles N.
- 3,803residents (2020 Census)
- 509 ftelevation · 155 m
- 35.1 sq miland area · 91.0 km²
- 108 / sq mipopulation density
- 04930ZIP code
About Dexter
Dexter is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,803 at the 2020 census. The town contains a census-designated place of the same name.. It is part of the Bangor metropolitan statistical area. Dexter Regional High School, which serves Dexter as well as other nearby small towns, is located in the town.
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Living in Dexter
- Median household income
- $51,845
- Median home value
- $170,600
- Median rent
- $838/mo
- Median age
- 51
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Dexter had 3,803 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,803 |
|---|---|
| Density | 108 per sq mi (42 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dexter at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Penobscot County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,803 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.14 sq mi (91.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.99 sq mi (5.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0406° N, 69.2815° W |
| ZIP code | 04930 |
| Official website | dextermaine.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301917530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dexter
- Sangerville5.6 mi N
- Garland6.5 mi NE
- Corinna6.6 mi S
- Ripley6.7 mi SW
- Cambridge8.2 mi W
- Parkman8.3 mi NW
- St. Albans8.9 mi SW
- Exeter9.3 mi SE
- Dover-Foxcroft10.4 mi NE
- Guilford11.8 mi N
- Newport12.4 mi S
- Charleston12.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dexter
What county is Dexter in?
Dexter is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the population of Dexter, ME?
3,803 people lived in Dexter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dexter, ME?
The ZIP code of Dexter is 04930.
What is the elevation of Dexter?
509 feet (155 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dexter?
Sangerville (5.6 mi), Garland (6.5 mi), Corinna (6.6 mi), Ripley (6.7 mi), Cambridge (8.2 mi).
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