04469 ZIP Code — Orono, ME
Penobscot County, Maine
ZIP code 04469 is located in Orono, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 0.86 square miles and serves a population of 2,958 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
About ZIP code 04469
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 90% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
2,958
population
0.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04469 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04469
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04469. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Orono | Acceptable |
| Orono | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
04473 Orono (2.7 mi)
04411 Bradley (5 mi)
04461 Milford (6.9 mi)
04401 Bangor (7.7 mi)
04428 Eddington (8 mi)
04468 Old Town (8.6 mi)
04412 Brewer (9 mi)
04418 Greenbush (12.2 mi)
04429 Holden (12.3 mi)
04449 Hudson (12.5 mi)
04450 Kenduskeag (12.8 mi)
04474 Orrington (14.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,958 |
| Population density | 3,440 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.9017 |
| Longitude | -68.6681 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 207 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
2,958
Population
3,440
People per sq mi
19.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$7,741
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
11.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
90.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
949
15–19
936
520
20–24
512
11
25–34
10
8
35–44
8
2
45–54
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11 | 0.4% |
| 18 and over | 2,947 | 99.6% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.5%
Asian
6.7%
Black or African American
4.5%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,474 | 81.5% |
| Asian | 203 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 138 | 4.5% |
| Two or more races | 128 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.5% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 98.3% | 100.0% |
| Married | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
9.8%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
90.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 90.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,937 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
34.0%
Retail trade
16.8%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Information
1.5%
Professional & management
1.4%
Transportation & utilities
0.8%
Other services
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.1% |
| Service | 40.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.8% |
| Production & transportation | 8.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.4% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 0.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 35.2% |
| Carpool | 3.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 48.9% |
| Work from home | 12.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.1 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.0% |
| High blood pressure | 10.4% |
| High cholesterol | 9.3% |
| Diabetes | 1.4% |
| Heart disease | 1.1% |
| Stroke | 0.5% |
| Asthma | 14.4% |
| Arthritis | 4.4% |
| Kidney disease | 0.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.1% |
| Cancer | 0.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 22.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 29.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.5% |
| Poor mental health | 22.3% |
| Poor physical health | 5.7% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 52.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 64.2% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 0.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.6% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.2% |
| Public insurance | 10.0% |
| No insurance | 2.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,958 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 41 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 35 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,780 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 2,762 | 93.4% |
| Born in different state | 917 | 31.0% |
| Foreign born | 18 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 178 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 3.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 614 | 20.8% |
| French | 328 | 11.1% |
| Arab | 75 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 61 | 2.1% |
| Polish | 57 | 1.9% |
| Irish | 36 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04469
What city is ZIP code 04469 in?
ZIP code 04469 is primarily assigned to Orono, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04469 in?
ZIP code 04469 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 04469?
90% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 04469?
ZIP code 04469 has an estimated population of 2,958 residents, with a density of 3,460 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 04469 in?
ZIP code 04469 observes the EST timezone.