Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 0.10 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.3% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 624 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 31,395 (29.7%) |
| Some College | 13,683 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 14,767 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 13,013 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 32,184 (30.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,359 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,518 ▼ 28% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $982/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 77,135 |
| Vacant Units | 11,441 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Penobscot County is located in Maine and encompasses 47 ZIP codes spanning 45 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 155,760 residents. With a median age of 43.06, it is a middle-aged county.
Penobscot County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,358 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.8% is above the national average.
Housing in Penobscot County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $199,518 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $982. Homeownership rates are high at 70.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Penobscot County are primarily White (91.5%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Penobscot County, ME is a solidly middle-class area in Maine. The 47 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04401 | Bangor | 44,418 | $66,136 | $229,600 | $1,048 | 3.3% | 48.9% |
| 04410 | Bradford | 1,180 | $72,167 | $179,300 | $700 | 2.7% | 22.5% |
| 04411 | Bradley | 1,561 | $68,929 | $190,600 | $1,069 | 1.1% | 36.1% |
| 04412 | Brewer | 9,654 | $51,490 | $218,100 | $984 | 2.2% | 44.0% |
| 04417 | Burlington | 386 | $42,778 | $92,900 | — | 9.1% | 32.1% |
| 04419 | Carmel | 2,901 | $89,615 | $234,600 | $1,173 | 3.2% | 40.5% |
| 04422 | Charleston | 1,189 | $75,795 | $222,600 | — | 1.7% | 26.5% |
| 04928 | Corinna | 2,079 | $62,566 | $164,700 | $1,292 | 6.1% | 27.0% |
| 04427 | Corinth | 2,942 | $60,612 | $123,500 | $773 | 1.6% | 31.7% |
| 04930 | Dexter | 4,216 | $53,537 | $159,200 | $891 | 2.8% | 31.0% |
| 04932 | Dixmont | 1,241 | $70,104 | $178,000 | $1,286 | 3.8% | 36.3% |
| 04430 | East Millinocket | 1,545 | $44,306 | $73,900 | $625 | 5.4% | 38.0% |
| 04428 | Eddington | 3,374 | $74,784 | $213,700 | $1,140 | 2.0% | 40.8% |
| 04434 | Etna | 1,245 | $68,788 | $145,400 | — | 6.6% | 32.1% |
| 04435 | Exeter | 1,132 | $76,875 | $155,300 | $850 | 2.2% | 25.2% |
| 04939 | Garland | 819 | $53,083 | $145,800 | $909 | 5.8% | 31.4% |
| 04418 | Greenbush | 1,702 | $59,150 | $119,900 | $773 | 10.7% | 27.3% |
| 04444 | Hampden | 9,322 | $102,922 | $270,900 | $1,019 | 3.1% | 55.1% |
| 04429 | Holden | 4,993 | $92,223 | $268,200 | $1,316 | 4.3% | 53.8% |
| 04448 | Howland | 1,489 | $48,958 | $115,600 | $938 | 10.4% | 26.8% |
| 04449 | Hudson | 1,144 | $59,750 | $145,800 | $1,135 | 1.4% | 28.5% |
| 04450 | Kenduskeag | 1,306 | $77,917 | $155,300 | $1,009 | 1.9% | 33.4% |
| 04451 | Kingman | 240 | $29,402 | $61,800 | — | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| 04453 | Lagrange | 839 | $43,839 | $128,600 | $783 | 4.2% | 18.5% |
| 04455 | Lee | 934 | $49,219 | $152,200 | $563 | 1.3% | 25.4% |
| 04456 | Levant | 3,012 | $75,917 | $244,800 | $1,240 | 4.3% | 29.3% |
| 04457 | Lincoln | 5,755 | $51,403 | $126,100 | $647 | 5.8% | 31.8% |
| 04459 | Mattawamkeag | 703 | $43,750 | $84,100 | $425 | 14.2% | 21.6% |
| 04460 | Medway | 1,144 | $46,125 | $84,500 | $766 | 15.1% | 21.2% |
| 04461 | Milford | 3,083 | $63,892 | $183,400 | $968 | 7.0% | 25.7% |
| 04462 | Millinocket | 4,462 | $44,167 | $89,700 | $553 | 11.1% | 31.7% |
| 04953 | Newport | 3,145 | $62,708 | $213,400 | $884 | 3.3% | 45.2% |
| 04468 | Old Town | 9,163 | $51,063 | $182,200 | $980 | 2.6% | 45.5% |
| 04473 | Orono | 8,383 | $58,893 | $217,800 | $1,146 | 5.5% | 67.6% |
| 04474 | Orrington | 3,837 | $92,583 | $239,200 | $1,072 | 2.1% | 56.3% |
| 04475 | Passadumkeag | 380 | $51,667 | $93,000 | $663 | 1.4% | 18.5% |
| 04765 | Patten | 1,452 | $47,269 | $120,400 | $347 | 4.6% | 37.4% |
| 04969 | Plymouth | 1,319 | $60,625 | $188,000 | $722 | 3.3% | 34.6% |
| 04487 | Springfield | 742 | $41,136 | $87,100 | — | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| 04777 | Stacyville | 503 | $53,125 | $89,700 | — | 11.4% | 31.3% |
| 04488 | Stetson | 1,087 | $76,563 | $186,400 | $806 | 3.2% | 32.8% |
| 04493 | West Enfield | 1,790 | $55,625 | $161,300 | $719 | 0.8% | 40.2% |
| 04495 | Winn | 273 | $37,125 | $95,800 | $729 | 9.9% | 35.6% |