Orland, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04472
Hancock County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,144
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,022
- Median income Near-median income area
- $275,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Orland pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04472 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04472 covers 121.1 square miles in Orland, Hancock County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,144 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04472 reports a modest median household income of $69,022 (6% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,672. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 1.9%. Median home value is $275,300 (3% below the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $1,155; 88.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hancock County, so 04472 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 04472
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orland, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04472.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 04472, Orland, 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
2,144
Population
121.1
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04472?
51.2
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
1.0%
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?
$69,022
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$52,672
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
40.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04472 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Orland, 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)
$69,022 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
1,288housing units
1,288
Total Housing Units
890
Occupied Units
398
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,300
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,155
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 04472, employing approximately 300 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,026,000.
51
Businesses
300
Employees
$11.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 33.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.9% |
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 04472 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04416
Bucksport (04416)
5,468 residents
- 04429
Holden (04429)
4,717 residents
- 04474
Orrington (04474)
3,733 residents
- 04472 2,144
Orland (04472)
2,144 residents
- 04684 1,466
Surry (04684)
1,466 residents
- 04476 1,259
Penobscot (04476)
1,259 residents
- 04431 81
East Orland (04431)
81 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04472 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04472 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04429
Holden (04429)
$97,244 median income
- 04474
Orrington (04474)
$94,556 median income
- 04684
Surry (04684)
$74,508 median income
- 04472
Orland (04472)
$69,022 median income
- 04416
Bucksport (04416)
$64,587 median income
- 04476
Penobscot (04476)
$63,194 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04472 ranks #4 of 6 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 04472, 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 (2,144 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 04472 in?
ZIP code 04472 (Orland) is located in Hancock County, Maine. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04472?
ZIP code 04472 in Orland, ME has a population of 2,144 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04472?
The median household income in ZIP 04472 is $69,022, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04472?
The median home value in ZIP 04472 is $275,300, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04472?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04472 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04472?
ZIP code 04472 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04472?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04472 are: Construction (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Retail trade (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04472?
In ZIP code 04472, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% 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 04472?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04472 is 40.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04472?
In ZIP code 04472, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04472?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04472 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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