04401 ZIP Code — Bangor, ME
Penobscot County, Maine
ZIP code 04401 is located in Bangor, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 100.05 square miles and serves a population of 44,285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
About ZIP code 04401
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $62,287. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
44,285
population
100.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04401 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04401
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bangor | Acceptable |
| Bangor | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
04473 Orono (5.1 mi)
04450 Kenduskeag (6.6 mi)
04412 Brewer (6.9 mi)
04469 Orono (7.7 mi)
04456 Levant (8.6 mi)
04449 Hudson (9.8 mi)
04419 Carmel (10 mi)
04474 Orrington (10.5 mi)
04444 Hampden (10.8 mi)
04468 Old Town (11.4 mi)
04411 Bradley (12.1 mi)
04427 Corinth (12.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,285 |
| Population density | 443 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 100.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.44 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.8636 |
| Longitude | -68.8157 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 207 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 48.2% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 30.9% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.2% | 17.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 3.5% | 4.9% |
Demographics & statistics
44,285
Population
443
People per sq mi
40.4
Median age
$62,287
Median household income
$37,050
Per capita income
$212,000
Median home value
$951
Median monthly rent
54.2%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
12,021
Housing units
36.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
951
Under 5
1,048
1,157
5–9
1,275
1,095
10–14
1,206
1,196
15–19
1,317
1,453
20–24
1,601
3,209
25–34
3,534
2,635
35–44
2,902
2,727
45–54
3,004
1,449
55–59
1,596
1,376
60–64
1,516
2,131
65–74
2,346
1,124
75–84
1,238
571
85+
628
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,267 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 36,018 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 8,038 | 18.2% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Black or African American
2.1%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,016 | 88.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,586 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,135 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 945 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 591 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 581 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 547 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 48.2% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 30.9% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.2% | 17.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 3.5% | 4.9% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $62,287 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.3%
$50k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$150k–$200k
20.0%
$200k–$300k
33.1%
$300k–$500k
16.9%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,000 |
| Median rent / month | $951 |
| Owner occupied | 54.2% |
| Renter occupied | 45.8% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 47.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.3% |
| Mobile homes | 9.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 13.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.9% |
| Electricity | 13.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.7% |
| Fuel oil | 54.1% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,798 | 41.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,825 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,346 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,973 | 31.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,733 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,588 | 29.5% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.2% | 31.4% |
| Married | 45.9% | 42.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 16.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
27.5%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
22.9%
Graduate / professional
13.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 467 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 623 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,574 | 33.8% |
| High school | 1,960 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,942 | 37.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.4%
Retail trade
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.8%
Construction
6.8%
Professional & management
5.9%
Public administration
5.8%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Other services
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Manufacturing
3.0%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.1% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 6.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.7% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.6% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
12.2%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
26.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.1% |
| Visited dentist | 59.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 19.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,897 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 17.4% |
| 65 and over | 36.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.3% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,286 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 705 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 182 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 218 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 125 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,433 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 41,905 | 94.6% |
| Born in different state | 29,911 | 67.5% |
| Foreign born | 528 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,852 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 905 | 48.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8,463 | 19.1% |
| Italian | 6,928 | 15.6% |
| Arab | 2,728 | 6.2% |
| German | 2,685 | 6.1% |
| English | 333 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 230 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 207 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 51 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 50 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04401
What city is ZIP code 04401 in?
ZIP code 04401 is primarily assigned to Bangor, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04401 in?
ZIP code 04401 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the population of ZIP code 04401?
ZIP code 04401 has an estimated population of 44,285 residents, with a density of 443 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04401?
The median home value in ZIP code 04401 is $212,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 04401?
The median household income in ZIP code 04401 is $62,287, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 04401 in?
ZIP code 04401 observes the EST timezone.