04472 ZIP Code — Orland, ME

Hancock County, Maine

ZIP code 04472 is located in Orland, Maine, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 46.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,891 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04472

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $229,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,797. 40% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04472 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,891
population
46.96
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04472 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04472

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City Status
Orland Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04416 Bucksport (4 mi) 04476 Penobscot (7.7 mi) 04981 Stockton Springs (10.2 mi) 04429 Holden (10.6 mi) 04684 Surry (10.6 mi) 04474 Orrington (10.7 mi) 04438 Frankfort (12.1 mi) 04614 Blue Hill (12.5 mi) 04421 Castine (12.7 mi) 04496 Winterport (12.9 mi) 04974 Searsport (13.8 mi) 04605 Ellsworth (13.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,891
Population density 40 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 009
Geography
Land area 46.96 sq mi
Water area 5.62 sq mi
Latitude 44.5785
Longitude -68.6761
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 38.6% 42.0% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 31.2% 34.2% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 26.5% 18.8% 20.6%
Over $200k 3.7% 5.0% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,891
Population
40
People per sq mi
51.8
Median age
$64,797
Median household income
$41,048
Per capita income
$229,700
Median home value
$1,090
Median monthly rent
85.9%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
1,135
Housing units
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
26
Under 5
23
58
5–9
52
47
10–14
41
9
15–19
8
40
20–24
35
116
25–34
103
106
35–44
94
142
45–54
127
155
55–59
139
49
60–64
43
177
65–74
157
52
75–84
46
24
85+
22
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1825613.5%
18 and over1,63586.5%
65 and over47825.3%
Median age51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%
Two or more races 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Other race 0.3%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,83396.5%
Two or more races502.6%
Hispanic or Latino90.5%
Other race60.3%
Black or African American20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.6% 42.0% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 31.2% 34.2% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 26.5% 18.8% 20.6%
Over $200k 3.7% 5.0% 4.9%
Under $10k 1.5%
$10k–$15k 5.1%
$15k–$25k 6.1%
$25k–$35k 13.3%
$35k–$50k 8.2%
$50k–$75k 21.4%
$75k–$100k 11.2%
$100k–$150k 16.5%
$150k–$200k 11.6%
$200k+ 5.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.5%
$10k–$15k5.1%
$15k–$25k6.1%
$25k–$35k13.3%
$35k–$50k8.2%
$50k–$75k21.4%
$75k–$100k11.2%
$100k–$150k16.5%
$150k–$200k11.6%
$200k+5.1%
Median income$64,797

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%
$50k–$100k 4.9%
$100k–$150k 22.3%
$150k–$200k 11.5%
$200k–$300k 22.5%
$300k–$500k 31.2%
$500k–$1M 4.9%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$229,700
Median rent / month$1,090
Owner occupied85.9%
Renter occupied14.1%
Vacant32.3%
Single-family detached86.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.5%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.18

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.7%
2000–200911.0%
1990–199913.1%
1980–198916.4%
1970–197923.1%
1960–19697.8%
1950–19597.3%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier11.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.1%
1 bedroom13.6%
2 bedrooms26.5%
3 bedrooms40.3%
4 bedrooms14.8%
5+ bedrooms0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.9%
1 vehicle32.8%
2 vehicles37.1%
3 or more29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity3.6%
Propane / LP gas13.6%
Fuel oil65.9%
Wood13.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family46454.6%
Cohabiting couple799.3%
Male householder, no spouse12614.8%
Female householder, no spouse18121.3%
Households with children under 1820223.8%
Households with seniors (65+)31737.3%
Average household size2.19

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.3%20.4%
Married56.5%57.6%
Separated0.6%3.6%
Widowed1.2%3.7%
Divorced12.4%14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%
Some HS, no diploma 2.8%
HS graduate 34.5%
Some college, no degree 16.2%
Associate's degree 9.6%
Bachelor's degree 31.8%
Graduate / professional 4.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.5%
Bachelor's or higher36.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool268.5%
Kindergarten4916.0%
Elementary school9731.7%
High school3712.1%
College / grad school9731.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.6%
Retail trade 18.5%
Professional & management 10.6%
Construction 6.9%
Agriculture & mining 4.4%
Finance & real estate 3.7%
Other services 3.4%
Manufacturing 3.1%
Public administration 2.8%
Transportation & utilities 2.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.4%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts49.0%
Service16.6%
Sales & office19.0%
Natural resources & construction6.7%
Production & transportation8.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.4%
Government16.5%
Self-employed7.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.2%
Carpool5.7%
Public transit0.5%
Walk1.8%
Work from home14.5%
Other means1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)39.1

Poverty

All people 8.1%
Under 18 years 2.4%
18 and over 8.9%
Married-couple families 2.4%
Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.0%
Retirement income27.8%
Supplemental Security5.5%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP7.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.8%
High blood pressure30.6%
High cholesterol34.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Heart disease6.4%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis25.8%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease7.5%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.3%
Binge drinking15.9%
No physical activity18.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.1%
Depression21.9%
Fair or poor health11.5%
Poor mental health13.2%
Poor physical health9.5%
No health insurance12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.5%
Visited dentist68.9%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss13.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1499.1%
Disability%
Any disability16.7%
Under 184.3%
18–64 years12.7%
65 and over33.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.6%
Public insurance43.7%
No insurance10.3%
Uninsured under 192.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,84297.4%
Spanish60.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander60.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,88299.5%
Born in same state1,87599.2%
Born in different state1,22764.9%
Foreign born70.4%
Naturalized citizen90.5%
Not a US citizen444.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French63833.7%
Italian27314.4%
German653.4%
Arab361.9%
AncestryCount%
Irish170.9%
English150.8%
Polish80.4%
Dutch50.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.9%
Internet access94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04472

What city is ZIP code 04472 in?

ZIP code 04472 is primarily assigned to Orland, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04472 in?

ZIP code 04472 falls within Hancock County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04472 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 04472 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 04472 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 04472 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04472 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 04472 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04472 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 04472 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04472 in?

ZIP code 04472 observes the EST timezone.

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