County ProfileME
Penobscot County
Population: 152,199 · 47 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
152,199
People
Median age
42.5
Housing
Total households
65,221
Income
Median household income
$66,356
Housing
Total housing units
75,683
Employment
Employment rate
57.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
30.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.7%
County details
Local time 03:18:09(ET)| Name | Penobscot |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 47total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 43 Standard3 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 207 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 45.4092843, -68.666616 |
| Land area | 3,397.2 sq miles(8,798.7 km²) |
Map of Penobscot county, Maine with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Penobscot County
Compare the largest cities in Penobscot County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 31,753 | $59,942 | 2ZIPs |
| Orono | 10,185 | $59,784 | 2ZIPs |
| Brewer | 9,672 | $66,613 | 1ZIPs |
| Old Town | 7,431 | $51,585 | 1ZIPs |
| Hampden | 4,516 | $112,228 | 1ZIPs |
| Millinocket | 4,104 | $50,445 | 1ZIPs |
| Lincoln | 2,667 | $49,097 | 1ZIPs |
| Milford | 2,211 | $85,052 | 1ZIPs |
| Dexter | 2,093 | $53,654 | 1ZIPs |
| Newport | 1,690 | $45,127 | 1ZIPs |
| East Millinocket | 1,560 | $42,011 | 1ZIPs |
| Howland | 947 | $53,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Bradley | 765 | $62,813 | 1ZIPs |
| Corinna | 729 | $51,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Patten | 539 | $45,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Mattawamkeag | 422 | $38,417 | 1ZIPs |
| Bradford | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Burlington | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Carmel | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Charleston | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Corinth | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Dixmont | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| East Newport | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Eddington | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Etna | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Exeter | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Garland | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Greenbush | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Holden | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hudson | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Kenduskeag | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Kingman | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lagrange | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lee | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Levant | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Medway | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Orrington | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Passadumkeag | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Plymouth | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Springfield | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Stacyville | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Stetson | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Stillwater | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| West Enfield | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Winn | — | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Penobscot County
Review the most populated postal areas across Penobscot County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04401 | Bangor | — | — |
| 04402 | Bangor | — | — |
| 04410 | Bradford | — | — |
| 04411 | Bradley | — | — |
| 04412 | Brewer | — | — |
| 04417 | Burlington | — | — |
| 04418 | Greenbush | — | — |
| 04419 | Carmel | — | — |
| 04422 | Charleston | — | — |
| 04427 | Corinth | — | — |
| 04428 | Eddington | — | — |
| 04429 | Holden | — | — |
| 04430 | East Millinocket | — | — |
| 04434 | Etna | — | — |
| 04435 | Exeter | — | — |
| 04444 | Hampden | — | — |
| 04448 | Howland | — | — |
| 04449 | Hudson | — | — |
| 04450 | Kenduskeag | — | — |
| 04451 | Kingman | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS