| City: | Orono, Maine |
| Names to Avoid: | University Of Maine |
| County: | Penobscot County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:03:22 PM |
| Population: | 3,113 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 207 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 44.9017, -68.6681 |
| Land Area: | 0.855 sq mi |
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The University of Maine, established in 1865 as the state's land grant institution, operates under dedicated ZIP code 04469 in Orono, Penobscot County. The flagship campus of the University of Maine System sits on Marsh Island between the Penobscot and Stillwater rivers, making it one of only two land grant universities in the nation located on an island. The college opened in September 1868 with just twelve students and adopted its current name in 1897. It received sea grant status in 1980.
The campus boundary encompasses 0.54 square miles along the Stillwater River north of downtown Orono. Postal records show 101 delivery codes routing mail throughout the university, though specific building names do not appear in the database. The mail volume reflects a major research institution serving thousands of students and faculty.
The 2020 Census counted 3,113 residents within this ZIP code. The median age of 19.7 years confirms a student population, and 98% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, indicating dormitory housing rather than private apartments. Only 16 traditional housing units exist within the boundary.
Census ACS data shows the Educational/Healthcare sector employs the largest share of workers, consistent with a major university. This ZIP has been active since before October 2004. Orono is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 3,113 |
| Median Age: | 19.7 |
| Housing Units: | 16 |
| Establishments: | 9 |
| Employment: | 98 |
ZIP Code 04469 has 3,113 residents and 8 households (average 8.00 persons per household). The median age is 19.7 years, significantly younger than the state (45.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.3% male and 44.7% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 3,113Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,531Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,640.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 8Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 8.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 44.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,642 | 2,637 | 2,651 | 2,666 | 2,660 | 2,640 | 2,590 | 2,578 | 2,591 | 2,510 | 3,078 | 2,958 | 3,310 | 3,531 |
| Decennial Census | 2,702 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,113 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.7
Male Median Age: 19.7
Female Median Age: 19.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1,040 | 647 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 3 | 0 | 1 | 928 | 439 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1,968 | 1,086 | 27 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 2,811 | 90.10% |
| Black: | 60 | 1.92% |
| Hispanic:* | 97 | 3.11% |
| Asian: | 95 | 3.04% |
| American Indian: | 25 | 0.80% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.10% |
| Other: | 29 | 0.93% |
| Total: | 3,120 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,720 | 55.25% | 19.7 years |
| Females: | 1,393 | 44.75% | 19.6 years |
| Total: | 3,113 | 100% | 19.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 3,337 | 94.51% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 33 | 0.93% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 21 | 0.59% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 140 | 4.56% |
| Total Population: | 3,531 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 3,370 | 95.44% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 161 | 4.56% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.2%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.3%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $11,146 | $11,250 | $10,865 | $10,938 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,083 | $0 | $7,000 | $7,750 | $7,969 | $0 | $0 | $8,348 | $7,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 1,671 | 47.32% |
| Unemployed: | 138 | 3.91% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,722 | 48.77% |
| Total: | 3,531 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 607 | 36.33% |
| Service: | 437 | 26.15% |
| Sales and Office: | 441 | 26.39% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 0.78% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 173 | 10.35% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,671 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 87.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 11.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 3,088 | 85.99% |
| Public Insurance: | 400 | 11.14% |
| No Insurance: | 103 | 2.87% |
| Total: | 3,591 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3,488 | 97.13% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,531 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 3,531 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 04469 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 99 people with an annual payroll of $5,346,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 532Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,232,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,346,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 99Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 04469 is located in Penobscot County, Maine, within the Bangor, ME Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12620) and Maine's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 153,923 people, about 2.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 04469. It covers 0.855 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Bangor, MESource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 12620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 153,923Source: Census |
| MSA: | Bangor, ME MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.855 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 27557.4 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2355575Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Orono CDP; MaineSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 04469 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.