ZIP Code 04473
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Orono · Penobscot County · Maine
- Population
- 7,660
- Median income
- $61,528
- Median home value
- $272,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66.9%
- Land area
- 46.5 sq mi
165/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 26
New York
ZIP code 04473 in Orono, Maine has a population of 7,660. The median household income is $61,528, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $272,600, 2% below the US average. 66.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04473 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.5 square miles in Orono, Penobscot County, Maine. The area is home to 7,660 residents, producing a population density of 165 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 04473 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04473 sits at $61,528 (16% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $37,978. The poverty rate stands at 24.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $272,600 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,255 per month, and 46.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04473 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Penobscot County, so you can benchmark 04473 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 04473
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04473.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 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 04473, Orono, 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
7,660
Population
46.5
Area (sq mi)
165
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04473?
26.0
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
5.7%
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?
$61,528
Median Household Income
-16% vs state
$37,978
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
16.2 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?
3,633
Total Housing Units
3,308
Occupied Units
325
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$272,600
Median Home Value
-4% vs state
$1,255
Median Rent
1977
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
+18.9%
YoY Change (2024)
305
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+205%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04473 have increased 18.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 166 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 187 |
| 2022 | +22.8% | 229 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 257 |
| 2024 | +18.9% | 305 |
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 131 business establishments in ZIP 04473, employing approximately 1,961 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,971,000.
131
Businesses
1,961
Employees
$107.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 16.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 10 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.3% |
| Information | 3 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.3% |
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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