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Hampden, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04444

Penobscot County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,824
49/sq mi
$106,554
Median income
$293,000
Median home value
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hampden pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04444 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04444 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hampden, Penobscot County, Maine, home to 8,824 residents across 179.0 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04444 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,554 (45% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $49,966. Poverty here runs at 8.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $293,000 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,238 per month, and 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Penobscot County, letting you compare 04444 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 04444

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hampden, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04444.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04444, Hampden, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,824

Population

179.0

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04444?

41.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$106,554

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$49,966

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04444 ranks nationally

Hampden, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$106,554 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,962

Total Housing Units

3,606

Occupied Units

356

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$293,000

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,238

Median Rent

1983

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04444 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 172
2021 +12.5% 194
2022 +21.9% 236
2023 +9.2% 258
2024 +10.3% 285

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 229 business establishments in ZIP 04444, employing approximately 2,425 people with a combined annual payroll of $136,996,000.

229

Businesses

2,425

Employees

$137.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 40 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 33 14.4%
Retail trade 23 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 19 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 7.4%
Wholesale trade 14 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.8%
Accommodation and food services 11 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.4%
Finance and insurance 10 4.4%
Manufacturing 8 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 04444 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04444 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04444 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04444 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04496 Winterport, ME 3,757 5.0 mi
04438 Frankfort, ME 1,124 8.9 mi
04419 Carmel, ME 2,794 6.5 mi
04951 Monroe, ME 906 9.5 mi
04401 Bangor, ME 44,899 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Penobscot County

04401 standard
Bangor, ME
Pop: 44,899
04468 standard
Old Town, ME
Pop: 9,521
04412 standard
Brewer, ME
Pop: 9,482
04473 standard
Orono, ME
Pop: 7,660
04457 standard
Lincoln, ME
Pop: 5,948
04462 standard
Millinocket, ME
Pop: 4,835

Related Areas

Penobscot County Hampden, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04444 in? ▼
ZIP code 04444 (Hampden) is located in Penobscot County, Maine. Penobscot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/penobscot-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04444? ▼
ZIP code 04444 in Hampden, ME has a population of 8,824 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04444? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04444 is $106,554, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04444? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04444 is $293,000, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04444? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04444 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04444? ▼
ZIP code 04444 has 229 business establishments employing approximately 2,425 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04444? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04444 are: Construction (40), Health care and social assistance (33), Retail trade (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04444? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04444 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04444? ▼
In ZIP code 04444, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04444? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04444 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04444? ▼
In ZIP code 04444, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04444? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04444 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.