City

Hampden, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥9,322Population
💰$102,922Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$270,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓55.1%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 7.6%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.3%
Asian0.5%
Other7.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads55.1% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma72 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,179 (18.7%)
Some College619 (9.8%)
Associates971 (15.4%)
Bachelors675 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree2,804 (44.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 18.7%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 44.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad18.7%
Some College9.8%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate44.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,922 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$270,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,019/mo
Total Housing Units3,936
Vacant Units310

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Hampden, ME

Hampden is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,322 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Hampden is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,922 is above the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hampden is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $270,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,019 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hampden is well-educated. 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.32%).

Hampden, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Hampden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04444 9,322 $102,922 $270,900 $1,019 3.1% 55.1% 86.8%