City

Old Town, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥9,163Population
💰$51,063Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$182,200Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,157 (32.9%)
Some College765 (11.7%)
Associates634 (9.7%)
Bachelors755 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree2,222 (33.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 33.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College11.7%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate33.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.1%Renter: 35.9%Tenure
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,063 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$182,200 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$980/mo
Total Housing Units4,664
Vacant Units704

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Old Town, ME

Old Town is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,163 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Old Town is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,063 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Old Town is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $980 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Old Town is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.48%).

Old Town, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Old Town
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04468 9,163 $51,063 $182,200 $980 2.6% 45.5% 64.1%