City

Bangor, ME

2 ZIP codes  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥44,418Population
💰$66,136Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$229,600Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓48.9%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 2.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic3.4%
Black2.1%
Asian1.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads48.9% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma214 (0.7%)
HS Graduate7,075 (23.2%)
Some College3,968 (13%)
Associates4,315 (14.2%)
Bachelors3,887 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree11,016 (36.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 23.2%Some College: 13%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 36.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad23.2%
Some College13.0%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate36.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.8%Renter: 45.3%Tenure
Owner54.8%
Renter45.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,136 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$229,600 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,048/mo
Total Housing Units20,932
Vacant Units1,842

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
64%
About Bangor, ME

Bangor is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 44,418 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Bangor is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,136 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bangor is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,048 per month.

The population of Bangor is well-educated. 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.01%).

Bangor, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bangor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04401 44,418 $66,136 $229,600 $1,048 3.3% 48.9% 54.8%