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ZIP 04473

Part of Orono, ME
Pop. 8,371·Penobscot County·20th most expensive ZIP in Maine
Median rent (all units)
$1,625/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-13.0%
vs US Median
-$340
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 04473 · $1,625
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,780/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
$19,500/yr
At $1,625/mo median
Location
CityOrono
StateME
CountyPenobscot County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -13.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 04473 (Orono, ME) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 66.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,371
Median income
$61,528
Median age
26
Renters
53.4%
Age distribution
52%
12.4%
16.2%
Under 189.6%
18–3452%
35–5412.4%
55–649.7%
65+16.2%
Gender
54.5%
45.5%
Male54.5%
Female45.5%
Race & ethnicity
89.8%
White89.8%
Black0.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian2.9%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
13.8%
18.1%
66.9%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma13.8%
Some college18.1%
Bachelor's+66.9%
Housing tenure
46.6%
53.4%
Owner46.6%
Renter53.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 04473 in Orono, ME has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,233 → $61,528
up 20.1%
Population
8,403 → 8,371
down 0.4%
Renter share
49.5% → 53.4%
+3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
66.5% → 66.9%
+0.4 pts
Median age
29.9 → 26
-3.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $51,233 to $61,528 across the same window, up 20.1% versus 2021. The renter share has risen from 49.5% to 53.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 04473 covers Orono, ME. The median rent here is $1,625/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($61,528/yr), ZIP 04473 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 04473?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 04473 (Orono, ME) is $1,625. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 04473 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 04473's median rent of $1,625/mo is $340 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 04473 compare to other ZIPs in Maine?

ZIP 04473 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maine, ranking #20 out of 26 ZIPs at $1,625/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 04473?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,625/mo in ZIP 04473. The local median household income is $61,528/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 04473?

Rent in ZIP 04473 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 04473 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 04473 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,625/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($61,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 04473 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 04473 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.4% of ZIP 04473 households are renters, while 46.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 04473 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 04473 compare to the rest of Orono?

ZIP 04473 sits right at the Orono citywide median of $1,625/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 04473 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 04473 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,625/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 04473's median household income ($61,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 04473 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8–7.15%
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