04401 ZIP Code
Bangor, Maine
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 04401 |
| City/Town: | Bangor |
| County: | Penobscot |
| State: | Maine |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,285 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,287 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,403 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,704 |
| Median Home Value: | $212,000 |
| Land Area: | 100.0 sq miles
259.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.8485, -68.8504 |
Population Information (04401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,285 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,073 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,212 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,999 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,432 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,301 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,513 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,054 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,743 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,537 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,731 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,045 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,892 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,477 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,362 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,199 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (04401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $212,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $951 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,704 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,942 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,762 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,259 | 54.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,683 | 45.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (04401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,986 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 452 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,127 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,810 | 27.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,196 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,669 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,323 | 22.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,409 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (04401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,287 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,605 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,518 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,403 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (04401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,194 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,266 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 825 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,980 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,084 | 76.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,902 | 17.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,280 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (04401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 40,016 | 90.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 945 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 547 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 581 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 19 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 591 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,586 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,135 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,301 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 533 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 200 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 555 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (04401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,127 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,035 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,730 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,726 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,319 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,161 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,326 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,988 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,331 | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,199 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (04401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,244 | 73.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,987 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 203 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 790 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 614 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,940 | 8.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (04401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 294 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,521 | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 677 | 3.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 322 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,695 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 888 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 369 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,090 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,319 | 5.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,323 | 37.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,396 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,071 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,301 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (04401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (04401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,342 | 91.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,523 | 68.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,750 | 35.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,987 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (04401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,871 | 73.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,977 | 31.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,219 | 22.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,878 | 9.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 611 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,127 | 16.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (04401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,808 | 47.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 767 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,329 | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,225 | 15.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,908 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 482 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,297 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,888 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (04401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 99 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,509 | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,909 | 9.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,977 | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,555 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,233 | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,237 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,004 | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 772 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,409 | 31.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (04401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 655 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,915 | 18.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,730 | 27.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,194 | 34.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,576 | 12.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 634 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (04401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,204 | 16.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,846 | 9.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,630 | 13.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10,240 | 54.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 467 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 328 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 206 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (04401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,155 | 11.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,077 | 37.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,175 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,535 | 13.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (04401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,054 | 10.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 398 | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,133 | 11.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,054 | 20.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,396 | 33.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,735 | 16.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 441 | 4.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (04401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,568 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $611 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $951 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (04401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,942 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,798 | 41.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,925 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,346 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,973 | 31.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,733 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,588 | 29.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (04401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,887 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,835 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,207 | 45.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 532 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,119 | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,167 | 34.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (04401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,566 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 467 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 623 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,574 | 33.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,960 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,942 | 37.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (04401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,915 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,897 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,329 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,004 | 18.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 449 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,818 | 60.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,737 | 34.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (04401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,075 | 81.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,700 | 17.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,728 | 61.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,693 | 35.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,254 | 16.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 279 | 3.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (04401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,433 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 528 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,852 | 350.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,852 | 350.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,852 | 350.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 278 | 52.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 192 | 36.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 39 | 7.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 547 | 103.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 345 | 65.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (04401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,286 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,322 | 93.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,964 | 7.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 640 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,460 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 383 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 481 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (04401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,942 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,802 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Bangor, ME04401