| ZIP Code | 04444 |
|---|---|
| City | Hampden |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 160 ft |
| Latitude | 44.72898 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -68.949964 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.1% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 72 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,179 (18.7%) |
| Some College | 619 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 971 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 675 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,804 (44.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,922 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $270,900 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,019/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,936 |
| Vacant Units | 310 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,936 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 310 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 04444 is located in Hampden, Maine, within Penobscot County. With a population of 9,322, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 04444 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,922 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04444 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $270,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,019 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 04444 is primarily White (89.32%). Residents are well-educated — 55.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04444 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 04444 in Hampden, ME is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,322 residents, a median household income of $102,922, and a median home value of $270,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.