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Hampden, ME

Census-designated place in Penobscot County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04444.

Population

5,161

Land area

11sq mi

People per sq mi

471

ZIP codes

1

Hampden and its ZIP codes

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Hampden at a glance

  • Hampden is about 10 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $112,228 a year, 50% more than the Maine figure of $74,733.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,900 (4% below Maine) and median rent is $1,133 a month.

Local data for Hampden, ME

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hampden, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$112,228

Poverty rate

7.7%

Median home value

$285,900

Median rent

$1,133/mo

Homeownership

83.6%

Bachelor's or higher

47.9%

Median age

41.1

Average commute

22.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,343), German Americans (711), French Americans (556).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Penobscot County. PPP loans are for Hampden.

Details

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

$1.5B

FY 2026, $9,737 per person

Penobscot County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hampden, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.1%
  • Carpooled5.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home16.1%

Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hampden, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hampden, ME, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.5%

U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

11.0%

U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.8%

U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts

ZIP codes in Hampden

1 in or overlapping Hampden. Population shown

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Cities near Hampden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BrewerCity5.8 mi15.2
WinterportCensus-designated place6.7 mi5.8
BangorCity6.8 mi34.3
VeazieCensus-designated place9.5 mi3
BucksportCensus-designated place10 mi11.4
OronoCensus-designated place13 mi7.1
Old TownCity15 mi38.8
BradleyCensus-designated place16 mi2
MilfordCensus-designated place18 mi3.3
SearsportCensus-designated place19 mi4.4
EllsworthCity21 mi79.3
NewportCensus-designated place21 mi3.5
BelfastCity24 mi34.1
CastineCensus-designated place24 mi1.5
CorinnaCensus-designated place25 mi2.1
UnityCensus-designated place26 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hampden, ME in?
Hampden is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What ZIP codes are in Hampden, ME?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hampden include 04444.
What is the population of Hampden, ME?
About 5,161 people live in Hampden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hampden?
Nearby places include Brewer (5.8 mi), Winterport (6.7 mi), Bangor (6.8 mi), Veazie (9.5 mi), Bucksport (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023