04474 ZIP Code — Orrington, ME

Penobscot County, Maine

ZIP code 04474 is located in Orrington, Maine, within Penobscot County. It covers approximately 24.99 square miles and serves a population of 3,820 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04474

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,656. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 44% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04474 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,820

population

24.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04474 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04474

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04474. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orrington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04412 Brewer (5.1 mi) 04416 Bucksport (7.4 mi) 04444 Hampden (7.5 mi) 04429 Holden (7.9 mi) 04496 Winterport (8.1 mi) 04438 Frankfort (10.5 mi) 04401 Bangor (10.5 mi) 04472 Orland (10.7 mi) 04428 Eddington (12.1 mi) 04473 Orono (12.1 mi) 04419 Carmel (12.3 mi) 04981 Stockton Springs (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,820
Population density	153 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	24.99 sq mi
Water area	2.34 sq mi
Latitude	44.7138
Longitude	-68.7808
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	33.2%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.4%	3.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,820

Population

153

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$82,656

Median household income

$45,524

Per capita income

$220,800

Median home value

$1,051

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,484

Housing units

38.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

124

15–19

128

20–24

140

25–34

144

301

35–44

311

247

45–54

256

153

55–59

159

177

60–64

183

269

65–74

278

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	694	18.2%
18 and over	3,126	81.8%
65 and over	884	23.1%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,756	97.5%
Two or more races	44	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	32	0.8%
Asian	11	0.3%
Black or African American	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	48.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	30.9%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.4%	3.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$82,656

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 30.5%

$300k–$500k 25.0%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$220,800
Median rent / month	$1,051
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Fuel oil	67.4%
Wood	12.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	852	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	90	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	231	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	402	25.5%
Households with children under 18	470	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	650	41.3%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	13.6%
Married	56.6%	53.9%
Separated	2.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	13.4%
Divorced	13.0%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 12.2%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 30.2%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	38.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	4.8%
Kindergarten	27	3.7%
Elementary school	279	38.1%
High school	263	35.9%
College / grad school	128	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.5%

Construction 11.2%

Retail trade 10.4%

Professional & management 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Other services 4.5%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.6%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 2.7%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	198	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	18.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,689	96.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,731	97.7%
Born in same state	3,709	97.1%
Born in different state	2,824	73.9%
Foreign born	22	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	89	2.3%
Not a US citizen	85	95.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,214	31.8%
Italian	737	19.3%
German	172	4.5%
Arab	111	2.9%
English	48	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	22	0.6%
Irish	19	0.5%
Dutch	13	0.3%
Norwegian	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04474

What city is ZIP code 04474 in?

ZIP code 04474 is primarily assigned to Orrington, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04474 in?

ZIP code 04474 falls within Penobscot County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04474 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 04474 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04474 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 04474 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 04474?

ZIP code 04474 has an estimated population of 3,820 residents, with a density of 153 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04474?

The median home value in ZIP code 04474 is $220,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 04474 in?

ZIP code 04474 observes the EST timezone.