Bangor, ME — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 04401 serves a portion of Bangor, Maine, within Penobscot County. This community is home to approximately 41,378 residents, with a median age of 45.5 years. The median household income of $58,288 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $338,070 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 43% owner-occupied and 57% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Bangor is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 17% and an unemployment rate of 4.9%, 04401 reflects the economic character of Penobscot County in Maine.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 41,378 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 722 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $58,288 | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $338,070 | ↑ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 18.6% | ↑ 63% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 17% | ↓ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 45.5 yrs | ↑ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 43% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 57% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 18,620 | — |