ZIP Code 04444
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Hampden · Penobscot County · Maine
- Population
- 8,824
- Median income
- $106,554
- Median home value
- $293,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.2%
- Land area
- 179.0 sq mi
49/sq mi
▲ 40% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.6
New York
ZIP code 04444 in Hampden, Maine has a population of 8,824. The median household income is $106,554, which is 40% above the national average. Median home value is $293,000, 5% above the US average. 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04444 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 179.0 square miles in Hampden, Penobscot County, Maine. The area is home to 8,824 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 04444 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04444 sits at $106,554 (45% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $49,966. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 04444 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Penobscot County, so you can benchmark 04444 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 04444
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04444.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 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 04444, Hampden, 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
8,824
Population
179.0
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04444?
41.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
2.1%
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?
$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
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?
3,962
Total Housing Units
3,606
Occupied Units
356
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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