Howland
Town in Penobscot County, Maine

Howland is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, with 1,094 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 157 ft (48 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maxfield, 3.6 miles N.
- 1,094residents (2020 Census)
- 157 ftelevation · 48 m
- 34.9 sq miland area · 90.5 km²
- 31 / sq mipopulation density
- 04448ZIP code
About Howland
Howland is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States, which was settled in 1818. It was named after John Howland, one of the passengers on the Mayflower. The population was 1,094 at the 2020 census. It contains a census-designated place of the same name.
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Living in Howland
- Median household income
- $49,297
- Median home value
- $150,100
- Median rent
- $916/mo
- Median age
- 47.6
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Howland had 1,094 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,094 |
|---|---|
| Density | 31 per sq mi (12 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Howland at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Penobscot County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,094 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.94 sq mi (90.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2674° N, 68.7153° W |
| ZIP code | 04448 |
| Official website | howlandmaine.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301934190 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Howland
- Maxfield3.6 mi N
- Enfield6.6 mi E
- Edinburg6.9 mi S
- Passadumkeag7.8 mi SE
- Lagrange8.3 mi SW
- Medford8.8 mi W
- Seboeis8.9 mi N
- Lowell10.8 mi E
- Lake View10.8 mi NW
- Milo13.3 mi W
- Lincoln14.6 mi NE
- Greenbush14.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Howland
What county is Howland in?
Howland is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the population of Howland, ME?
1,094 people lived in Howland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Howland, ME?
The ZIP code of Howland is 04448.
What is the elevation of Howland?
157 feet (48 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Howland?
Maxfield (3.6 mi), Enfield (6.6 mi), Edinburg (6.9 mi), Passadumkeag (7.8 mi), Lagrange (8.3 mi).
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