City

Orrington, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥3,837Population
💰$92,583Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$239,200Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓56.3%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White98.3%
Asian0.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads56.3% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
HS Graduate665 (23.1%)
Some College326 (11.3%)
Associates266 (9.2%)
Bachelors466 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree1,154 (40.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 40.1%Edu
HS Grad23.1%
Some College11.3%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate40.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,583 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$239,200 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,072/mo
Total Housing Units1,739
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
68%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Orrington, ME

Orrington is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,837 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Orrington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,583 is above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Orrington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,072 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orrington is well-educated. 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orrington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04474 3,837 $92,583 $239,200 $1,072 2.1% 56.3% 87.7%