04468 ZIP Code — Old Town, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04468 is located in Old Town, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 122.76 square miles and serves a population of 9,234 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04468

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 $165,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

The gap between median ($47,164) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 31% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04468 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,234

population

122.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04468 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04468

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04468. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Old Town	Acceptable
Old Town	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04449 Hudson (7.6 mi) 04461 Milford (8.5 mi) 04469 Orono (8.6 mi) 04473 Orono (9.4 mi) 04410 Bradford (9.8 mi) 04418 Greenbush (10.6 mi) 04401 Bangor (11.4 mi) 04450 Kenduskeag (11.9 mi) 04411 Bradley (12.4 mi) 04475 Passadumkeag (13.4 mi) 04427 Corinth (13.9 mi) 04453 Lagrange (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,234
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	122.76 sq mi
Water area	11.30 sq mi
Latitude	45.0182
Longitude	-68.7318
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	55.3%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

9,234

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$47,164

Median household income

$32,002

Per capita income

$165,200

Median home value

$888

Median monthly rent

60.2%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

3,067

Housing units

31.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

246

Under 5

254

214

5–9

221

121

10–14

126

294

15–19

304

378

20–24

392

534

25–34

553

704

35–44

729

519

45–54

538

450

55–59

465

312

60–64

323

493

65–74

511

199

75–84

207

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,516	16.4%
18 and over	7,718	83.6%
65 and over	1,557	16.9%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,290	88.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	662	7.1%
Two or more races	224	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	101	1.1%
Other race	25	0.3%
Asian	17	0.2%
Black or African American	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$47,164

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 26.4%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,200
Median rent / month	$888
Owner occupied	60.2%
Renter occupied	39.8%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	60.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	29.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	15.7%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.8%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%
Fuel oil	51.8%
Wood	6.0%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,579	40.8%
Cohabiting couple	373	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	778	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,144	29.5%
Households with children under 18	943	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,155	29.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.9%	32.3%
Married	43.2%	40.7%
Separated	0.3%	1.3%
Widowed	1.8%	8.6%
Divorced	11.8%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	31.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	2.8%
Kindergarten	78	3.6%
Elementary school	558	26.0%
High school	360	16.8%
College / grad school	1,088	50.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.4%

Other services 12.1%

Retail trade 9.4%

Construction 6.6%

Professional & management 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Public administration 5.1%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.9%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	16.2%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 28.9%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 50.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.9%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	685	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,734	94.6%
Spanish	27	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,078	98.3%
Born in same state	9,016	97.6%
Born in different state	6,804	73.7%
Foreign born	62	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	156	1.7%
Not a US citizen	92	59.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,650	17.9%
Italian	1,327	14.4%
Arab	906	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	549	5.9%
English	54	0.6%
Polish	33	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04468

What city is ZIP code 04468 in?

ZIP code 04468 is primarily assigned to Old Town, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04468 in?

ZIP code 04468 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04468?

21% of residents in ZIP code 04468 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04468?

The median home value in ZIP code 04468 is $165,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04468?

The median household income in ZIP code 04468 is $47,164, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 04468?

ZIP code 04468 has an estimated population of 9,234 residents, with a density of 75 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04468 in?

ZIP code 04468 observes the EST timezone.