| ZIP Code | 04401 |
|---|---|
| City | Bangor |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 122 ft |
| Latitude | 44.848517 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -68.850405 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.9% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 214 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,075 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 3,968 (13%) |
| Associates | 4,315 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 3,887 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,016 (36.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,136 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $229,600 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,048/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,932 |
| Vacant Units | 1,842 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,932 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,842 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 04401 is located in Bangor, Maine, within Penobscot County. With a population of 44,418, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 04401 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,136 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04401 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $229,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,048 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.8%) and renters (45.3%). Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 04401 is primarily White (88.01%). Residents are well-educated — 48.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.2%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04401 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 04401 in Bangor, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 44,418 residents, a median household income of $66,136, and a median home value of $229,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.