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ZIP 04468

Part of Old Town, ME
Pop. 9,291·Penobscot County·17th most expensive ZIP in Maine
Median rent (all units)
$1,823/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.4%
vs US Median
-$142
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ZIP 04468 · $1,823
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,160
4 BR+
$2,360
Research median
$1,670/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,876/yr
At $1,823/mo median
Location
StateME
CountyPenobscot County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 04468 (Old Town, ME) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,291
Median income
$56,358
Median age
38.3
Renters
35.3%
Age distribution
20.4%
19.9%
28%
15.4%
16.3%
Under 1820.4%
18–3419.9%
35–5428%
55–6415.4%
65+16.3%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
87%
White87%
Black2.8%
Hispanic2.2%
Other7.8%
Education (25+)
35.1%
30%
32.3%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma35.1%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+32.3%
Housing tenure
64.7%
35.3%
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 04468 in Old Town, ME has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,270 → $56,358
up 21.8%
Population
9,245 → 9,291
up 0.5%
Renter share
33.9% → 35.3%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
31.6% → 32.3%
+0.7 pts
Median age
39 → 38.3
-0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $46,270 to $56,358 across the same window, up 21.8% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 04468 covers Old Town, ME. The median rent here is $1,823/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($56,358/yr), ZIP 04468 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 04468?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 04468 (Old Town, ME) is $1,823. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 04468 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 04468's median rent of $1,823/mo is $142 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 04468 compare to other ZIPs in Maine?

ZIP 04468 falls in the middle range for Maine, ranking #17 out of 26 ZIPs at $1,823/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 04468?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,823/mo in ZIP 04468. The local median household income is $56,358/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 04468?

Rent in ZIP 04468 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 04468 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 04468 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,823/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($56,358/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 04468 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 04468 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of ZIP 04468 households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 04468 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 04468 compare to the rest of Old Town?

ZIP 04468 is pricier than Old Town as a whole. At $1,823/mo, it's $22 above the Old Town citywide median of $1,801/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 04468 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 04468 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,823/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 04468's median household income ($56,358/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 04468 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8–7.15%
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