ZIP Code 04401
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Bangor · Penobscot County · Maine
- Population
- 44,899
- Median income
- $66,932
- Median home value
- $239,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.7%
- Land area
- 259.5 sq mi
173/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
New York
ZIP code 04401 in Bangor, Maine has a population of 44,899. The median household income is $66,932, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $239,900, 14% below the US average. 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 259.5 square miles in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. The area is home to 44,899 residents, producing a population density of 173 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04401 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04401 sits at $66,932 (9% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $40,469. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $239,900 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,076 per month, and 54.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Penobscot County, so you can benchmark 04401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 04401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04401.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
322 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
275 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
160 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
160 establishments
- Construction
Construction
150 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04401, Bangor, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
44,899
Population
259.5
Area (sq mi)
173
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04401?
41.4
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
5.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,932
Median Household Income
-9% vs state
$40,469
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
21,613
Total Housing Units
19,843
Occupied Units
1,770
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,900
Median Home Value
-15% vs state
$1,076
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04401 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 172 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 197 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 229 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 254 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 271 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,845 business establishments in ZIP 04401, employing approximately 35,362 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,914,939,000.
1,845
Businesses
35,362
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 322 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 275 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 160 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 160 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 150 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 144 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 133 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 99 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 90 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 90 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 61 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 51 | 2.8% |
| Information | 38 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 27 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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