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Old Town, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04468

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

9,521
31/sq mi
$56,358
Median income
$203,700
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Old Town pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04468 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04468 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, home to 9,521 residents across 309.1 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04468 reports a modest median household income of $56,358 (23% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $33,893. Poverty here runs at 19.3%, with unemployment measured at 2.2%. The typical home here is valued at $203,700 (28% below the state average); renters pay a median of $967 monthly, and 64.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Penobscot County, so you can benchmark 04468 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 04468

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Old Town, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04468.

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 04468, Old Town, 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

9,521

Population

309.1

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04468?

38.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$56,358

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$33,893

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04468 ranks nationally

Old Town, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,358 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,596

Total Housing Units

3,943

Occupied Units

653

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%

$203,700

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$967

Median Rent

1967

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04468 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 175
2021 +17.4% 205
2022 +21.2% 249
2023 +8.6% 270
2024 +7.0% 289

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 170 business establishments in ZIP 04468, employing approximately 2,314 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,691,000.

170

Businesses

2,314

Employees

$104.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 15.3%
Construction 24 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 22 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 19 11.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 12 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.9%
Manufacturing 9 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.5%
Wholesale trade 5 2.9%
Finance and insurance 4 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 04468 vs 04473 →

ZIP 04468 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 04468 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 04468 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 04468 ranks #3 of 3 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
04473 Orono, ME 7,660 9.5 mi
04489 Stillwater, ME 197 8.0 mi
04469 Orono, ME 2,702 8.9 mi
04453 Lagrange, ME 779 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Penobscot County

04401 standard
Bangor, ME
Pop: 44,899
04412 standard
Brewer, ME
Pop: 9,482
04444 standard
Hampden, ME
Pop: 8,824
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 Old Town, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04468 in? ▼
ZIP code 04468 (Old Town) 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 04468? ▼
ZIP code 04468 in Old Town, ME has a population of 9,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04468? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04468 is $56,358, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04468? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04468 is $203,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04468? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04468 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04468? ▼
ZIP code 04468 has 170 business establishments employing approximately 2,314 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04468? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04468 are: Retail trade (26), Construction (24), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04468? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04468 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 04468? ▼
In ZIP code 04468, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 04468? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04468 is 21.0 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 04468? ▼
In ZIP code 04468, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04468? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04468 is 19.3% 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.