Penobscot
Town in Hancock County, Maine

Penobscot is a town in Hancock County, Maine, with 1,136 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Verona Island, 5.2 miles NW.
- 1,136residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 39.9 sq miland area · 103.3 km²
- 28 / sq mipopulation density
- 04476ZIP code
About Penobscot
Penobscot is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The Bagaduce River flows through the town. The population was 1,136 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Penobscot
- Median household income
- $63,194
- Median home value
- $296,400
- Median rent
- $1,141/mo
- Median age
- 53.4
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Penobscot had 1,136 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,136 |
|---|---|
| Density | 28 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Penobscot at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,136 (2020) |
| Land area | 39.87 sq mi (103.3 km²) |
| Water area | 6.68 sq mi (17.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4825° N, 68.7067° W |
| ZIP code | 04476 |
| Official website | penobscotmaine.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300957920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Penobscot
- Verona Island5.2 mi NW
- Castine6.2 mi SW
- Orland6.7 mi N
- Stockton Springs6.9 mi W
- Brooksville9.8 mi S
- Surry9.9 mi E
- Prospect10.0 mi NW
- Sedgwick10.0 mi S
- Blue Hill10.4 mi SE
- Searsport11.0 mi W
- Bucksport11.3 mi N
- Ellsworth13.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Penobscot
What county is Penobscot in?
Penobscot is in Hancock County, Maine.
What is the population of Penobscot, ME?
1,136 people lived in Penobscot at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Penobscot, ME?
The ZIP code of Penobscot is 04476.
What is the elevation of Penobscot?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Penobscot?
Verona Island (5.2 mi), Castine (6.2 mi), Orland (6.7 mi), Stockton Springs (6.9 mi), Brooksville (9.8 mi).
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