04444 ZIP Code — Hampden, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04444 is located in Hampden, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 69.01 square miles and serves a population of 9,303 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04444

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $257,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,018. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04444 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,303

population

69.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hampden	Acceptable
Hampden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04496 Winterport (5.6 mi) 04419 Carmel (5.9 mi) 04474 Orrington (7.5 mi) 04438 Frankfort (9.1 mi) 04412 Brewer (10.2 mi) 04932 Dixmont (10.2 mi) 04434 Etna (10.7 mi) 04401 Bangor (10.8 mi) 04951 Monroe (11.1 mi) 04456 Levant (11.3 mi) 04416 Bucksport (12.4 mi) 04450 Kenduskeag (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,303
Population density	135 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	69.01 sq mi
Water area	0.93 sq mi
Latitude	44.7306
Longitude	-68.9313
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	31.4%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	11.9%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

9,303

Population

135

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$94,018

Median household income

$44,334

Per capita income

$257,300

Median home value

$1,017

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

3,318

Housing units

42.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

228

Under 5

231

402

5–9

407

345

10–14

349

268

15–19

271

123

20–24

124

475

25–34

482

707

35–44

717

634

45–54

643

258

55–59

262

329

60–64

333

520

65–74

527

246

75–84

250

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,330	25.0%
18 and over	6,973	75.0%
65 and over	1,715	18.4%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,622	88.1%
Two or more races	595	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	480	4.9%
Black or African American	43	0.4%
Other race	21	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.4%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	11.9%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 12.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	12.2%
Median income	$94,018

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 38.0%

$300k–$500k 28.9%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$257,300
Median rent / month	$1,017
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	21.7%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%
Fuel oil	68.2%
Wood	7.9%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,236	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	246	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	511	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	604	16.8%
Households with children under 18	1,156	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,146	31.9%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	19.9%
Married	61.9%	60.6%
Separated	0.7%	0.8%
Widowed	2.7%	7.3%
Divorced	4.9%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 22.3%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 26.0%

Graduate / professional 16.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	42.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	202	8.1%
Kindergarten	75	3.0%
Elementary school	1,257	50.3%
High school	411	16.4%
College / grad school	554	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Retail trade 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Professional & management 7.6%

Construction 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Public administration 5.6%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Other services 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.2%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 25.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	565	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.8%
Public insurance	29.4%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,844	95.1%
Spanish	2	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,103	97.9%
Born in same state	9,043	97.2%
Born in different state	5,406	58.1%
Foreign born	60	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	200	2.1%
Not a US citizen	117	58.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,730	18.6%
Italian	1,577	17%
Arab	668	7.2%
German	486	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	146	1.6%
Polish	68	0.7%
English	67	0.7%
Dutch	52	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	96.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04444

What city is ZIP code 04444 in?

ZIP code 04444 is primarily assigned to Hampden, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04444 in?

ZIP code 04444 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04444 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 04444 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 04444?

ZIP code 04444 has an estimated population of 9,303 residents, with a density of 135 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04444?

The median household income in ZIP code 04444 is $94,018, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04444?

The median home value in ZIP code 04444 is $257,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 04444 in?

ZIP code 04444 observes the EST timezone.