Checked
Bangor, ME
City in Penobscot County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04401.
Population
31,938
Land area
34.3sq mi
People per sq mi
932
ZIP codes
1
Bangor and its ZIP codes
Bangor at a glance
- Bangor is about 21 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 3rd among 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- The median household income is $59,942, 20% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,600 (26% below Maine) and median rent is $1,055 a month.
Local data for Bangor, ME
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals4
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools16
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks18
- Post Offices1
- Parks32
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants155
- Affordable Housing13
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers20
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment26
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places32
Housing and community stats
Bangor, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,942
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$219,600
Median rent
$1,055/mo
Homeownership
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher
35.1%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,157), French Americans (3,240), German Americans (2,352).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Penobscot County. PPP loans are for Bangor.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,443
71,782 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,593
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.48B
FY 2026, $9,737 per person
PPP loans
$189M
1,633 loans, 21,307 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bangor, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bangor, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,518
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
194
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 9°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone32 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bangor, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Bangor
1 in or overlapping Bangor. Population shown
Cities near Bangor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VeazieCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3 |
| BrewerCity | 4.1 mi | 15.2 |
| OronoCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7.1 |
| HampdenCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 11 |
| Old TownCity | 8.6 mi | 38.8 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| WinterportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.4 |
| EllsworthCity | 23 mi | 79.3 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.5 |
| CorinnaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| SearsportCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.4 |
| DexterCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.7 |
| PittsfieldCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 9.4 |
| HowlandCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bangor, ME in?
- Bangor is in Penobscot County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Bangor, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bangor include 04401.
- What is the population of Bangor, ME?
- About 31,938 people live in Bangor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bangor?
- Nearby places include Veazie (3.7 mi), Brewer (4.1 mi), Orono (6.2 mi), Hampden (6.8 mi), Old Town (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023