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Old Town, ME
City in Penobscot County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04468, 04489.
Population
7,470
Land area
38.8sq mi
People per sq mi
192
ZIP codes
2
Old Town and its ZIP codes
Old Town at a glance
- Old Town is about 4.3 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 20th among 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- The median household income is $51,585, 31% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,100 (30% below Maine) and median rent is $989 a month.
Local data for Old Town, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Old Town, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,585
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$208,100
Median rent
$989/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
36.8%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,547), Irish Americans (1,127), Scottish Americans (379).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Penobscot County. PPP loans are for Old Town.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 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
PPP loans
$961K
10 loans, 174 jobs reported
How people get to work
Old Town, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.4%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home21.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Old Town, 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
79° / 6°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Old Town, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Old Town
2 in or overlapping Old Town. Population shown
Cities near Old Town
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.3 |
| OronoCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 7.1 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2 |
| VeazieCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3 |
| BangorCity | 8.6 mi | 34.3 |
| BrewerCity | 12 mi | 15.2 |
| HampdenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11 |
| HowlandCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.5 |
| WinterportCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.8 |
| MiloCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.8 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 11.4 |
| CorinnaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.1 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.5 |
| DexterCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.7 |
| Dover-FoxcroftCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8.4 |
| EllsworthCity | 29 mi | 79.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Old Town, ME in?
- Old Town is in Penobscot County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Old Town, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Old Town include 04468, 04489.
- What is the population of Old Town, ME?
- About 7,470 people live in Old Town, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Old Town?
- Nearby places include Milford (5 mi), Orono (5.6 mi), Bradley (5.9 mi), Veazie (7.6 mi), Bangor (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023