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 Moderate-density area
- $56,358
- Median income Below-median income area
- $203,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Old Town pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04468 (Old Town, ME) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 270.0 in 2023 to 289.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,893. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $203,700 (28% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $967; owner occupancy is 64.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Penobscot County, so 04468 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 04468?
38.3
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.8%
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?
$56,358
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$33,893
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04468 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Old Town, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,358 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,596housing units
4,596
Total Housing Units
3,943
Occupied Units
653
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,700
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 04468
Old Town (04468)
9,521 residents
- 04473
Orono (04473)
7,660 residents
- 04469 2,702
Orono (04469)
2,702 residents
- 04453 779
Lagrange (04453)
779 residents
- 04489 197
Stillwater (04489)
197 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04468 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04468 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04473
Orono (04473)
$61,528 median income
- 04453
Lagrange (04453)
$59,250 median income
- 04468
Old Town (04468)
$56,358 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04468, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,521 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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