Bangor
City in Penobscot County, Maine
Bangor is a city in Penobscot County, Maine, with 31,753 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Veazie, 3.9 miles E.
- 31,753residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 34.3 sq miland area · 88.7 km²
- 927 / sq mipopulation density
- 04401main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bangor
Bangor ( BANG-gor) is the county seat and largest city of Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The city proper has a population of 31,753, making it the state's third-most populous city, behind Portland (68,408) and Lewiston (37,121). Bangor is known as the "Queen City".
Modern Bangor was established in the mid-19th century with the lumber and shipbuilding industries. Due to the city's location on the Penobscot River, logs could be floated downstream from the Maine North Woods and processed at the city's water-powered sawmills, then shipped from Bangor's port to the Atlantic Ocean 30 miles (48 km) downstream, and from there to any port in the world. Evidence of this is still visible in the lumber barons' elaborate Greek Revival and Victorian mansions and the 31-foot-high (9.4 m) statue of Paul Bunyan. Today, Bangor's economy is based on services and retail, healthcare, and education.
Bangor has a port of entry at Bangor International Airport, also home to the Bangor Air National Guard Base. Historically Bangor was an important stopover on the Great Circle Air Route between the U.S. East Coast and Europe.
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Living in Bangor
- Median household income
- $59,942
- Median home value
- $219,600
- Median rent
- $1,055/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Bangor had 31,753 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,753 |
|---|---|
| Density | 927 per sq mi (358 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bangor at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Penobscot County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 31,753 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.26 sq mi (88.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8296° N, 68.7888° W |
| ZIP codes | 04401, 04412 |
| Official website | bangormaine.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2302795 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bangor
- Veazie3.9 mi E
- Brewer4.1 mi SE
- Orono4.4 mi NE
- Glenburn5.2 mi NW
- Hermon6.3 mi W
- Eddington7.1 mi E
- Holden7.2 mi SE
- Hampden8.1 mi SW
- Old Town8.9 mi N
- Kenduskeag9.1 mi NW
- Orrington9.8 mi S
- Levant10.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bangor
What county is Bangor in?
Bangor is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the population of Bangor, ME?
31,753 people lived in Bangor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bangor, ME?
The main ZIP code is 04401. Other ZIP codes: 04412.
What is the elevation of Bangor?
118 feet (36 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bangor?
Veazie (3.9 mi), Brewer (4.1 mi), Orono (4.4 mi), Glenburn (5.2 mi), Hermon (6.3 mi).
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