The 04473 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Orono, ME in Penobscot County in the United States. The current population estimate is 8,185. Median househould income is at $47,528, with an estimated 10% of the population living below the poverty line. The median age in 04473 is estimated to at 25.6 years, and about 17.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 60.4% of residents in this Maine region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $27,374.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 04473 is $47,528, while the region's mean household income is $67,181. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,374. The per capita income in ZIP Code 04473 of $27,374 is approximately 16.13% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,637. An estimated 9.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately4.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.1% of the population in 04473 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.2% of 04473 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.1% |
In ZIP Code 04473, 95.8% of the population graduated high school, while 60.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 34.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 13.9% in this Penobscot County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 13.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.9% |
| Associate's degree | 7.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 34.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 04473, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 3.1% of 04473 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 04473 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.7%), followed by Asian (5.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 1.3% |
In ZIP Code 04473, 87.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.1% of homes. Lastly, 1.9% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Penobscot County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 87.8% |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 4.1% |
| Other languages | 1.9% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 04473, an estimated 24.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 2.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Penobscot County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 24.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 04473 are younger than average. The median age of 25.6 years in ZIP Code 04473 is approximately 32.81% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 29.9% of the population in 04473 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 11.6% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 04473 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 29.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.9% |
| 85 years and over | 3.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 04473 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 04473 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 04473 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.68 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.59% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.98% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 04473 | 9.09¢/kWh | 7.23¢/kWh | 3.56¢/kWh |
| Maine | 27.98¢/kWh | 21.14¢/kWh | 15.41¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 04473 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.69 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.63 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.31 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.17 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.25 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.83 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.8 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.3 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.9 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.07 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.9 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 04473, 61.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.7 minutes. Approximately 50.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 04473 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.8% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 04473 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 1.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.6% |
| Retail trade | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.2% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 50.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.4% |
| Public administration | 2.8% |