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Orono, ME

Census-designated place in Penobscot County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04469, 04473.

Population

11,151

Land area

7.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,581

ZIP codes

2

Orono and its ZIP codes

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Orono at a glance

  • Orono is about 35 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 13th among 155 cities and towns in Maine.
  • The median household income is $59,784, 20% below the Maine median of $74,733.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,900 (11% below Maine) and median rent is $1,280 a month.

Local data for Orono, ME

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Orono, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$59,784

Poverty rate

27.0%

Median home value

$262,900

Median rent

$1,280/mo

Homeownership

41.7%

Bachelor's or higher

69.8%

Median age

21.6

Average commute

15.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,050), German Americans (1,128), French Americans (835).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$1.48B

FY 2026, $9,737 per person

PPP loans

$758K

3 loans, 40 jobs reported

Penobscot County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone58.5%
  • Carpooled8.3%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked18.9%
  • Bicycle0.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home11.0%

Average one-way commute: 15.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Orono, 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

81° / 11°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Orono, ME, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.8%

U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts

Diabetes

5.2%

U.S. 12.1% -6.9 pts

Smoking

9.8%

U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

ZIP codes in Orono

2 in or overlapping Orono. Population shown

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Cities near Orono

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
VeazieCensus-designated place3.1 mi3
BradleyCensus-designated place3.5 mi2
Old TownCity5.6 mi38.8
MilfordCensus-designated place5.8 mi3.3
BangorCity6.2 mi34.3
BrewerCity7.5 mi15.2
HampdenCensus-designated place13 mi11
WinterportCensus-designated place18 mi5.8
BucksportCensus-designated place20 mi11.4
EllsworthCity23 mi79.3
HowlandCensus-designated place26 mi7.5
NewportCensus-designated place29 mi3.5
MiloCensus-designated place29 mi7.8
CorinnaCensus-designated place29 mi2.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Orono, ME in?
Orono is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What ZIP codes are in Orono, ME?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Orono include 04469, 04473.
What is the population of Orono, ME?
About 11,151 people live in Orono, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Orono?
Nearby places include Veazie (3.1 mi), Bradley (3.5 mi), Old Town (5.6 mi), Milford (5.8 mi), Bangor (6.2 mi).

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