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Hampden 04444

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.MaineSeller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Seller's market · 60
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$348K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+16.2%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
125
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$356K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
201720222023202420252026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201720222023202420252026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
201720222023202420252026
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
201720222023202420252026
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162017201820192021202320242026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.3,581
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$356K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,488 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1981
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.93%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.1.1%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.57%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.73%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.4%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.47%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.14.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.49
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,652
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.135 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Hampden 04444 compares

By median home value, Hampden 04444 is the 1st most expensive of 41 ZIP codes in Penobscot County, and its typical home is worth more than 74% of all homes in Penobscot County.

Home values in Hampden 04444

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$142K$867K
ZIP codes in Penobscot County ranked by median home value
#Penobscot CountyMedian valueHomes
1Hampden 04444$356K3,581
2Holden 04429$343K2,093
3Levant 04456$327K1,183
4Orono 04473$325K1,809
5Carmel 04419$322K1,188
6Orrington 04474$320K1,556
7Bangor 04401$318K14,208
8Brewer 04412$307K3,133
9Eddington 04428$304K1,367
10Newport 04953$265K1,539
11Kenduskeag 04450$251K494
12Charleston 04422$244K363
13Dixmont 04932$244K542
14Stetson 04488$242K504
15Old Town 04468$242K3,109
16Bradley 04411$240K682
17Corinth 04427$236K1,179
18Plymouth 04969$226K568
19Exeter 04435$220K501
20West Enfield 04493$219K823
21Passadumkeag 04475$208K155
22Etna 04434$206K485
23Milford 04461$200K1,200
24Corinna 04928$199K1,049

41 ZIP codes in Penobscot County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Hampden 04444 market

What is the median home price in Hampden 04444, ME?

The median sale price in Hampden 04444, ME is $347,500 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 16.2% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Hampden 04444, ME each year?

125 homes sold in Hampden 04444, ME over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Hampden 04444, ME a buyer's or seller's market?

Hampden 04444, ME is currently a seller's market, scoring 60 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Hampden 04444, ME?

Hampden 04444, ME contains 3,581 residential properties, with a median of 1,488 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1981. The median TopHap Estimate is $356K.

How does Hampden 04444, ME compare to the rest of Penobscot County?

By median home value, Hampden 04444, ME is the 1st most expensive of 41 ZIP codes in Penobscot County. Its typical home is worth more than 74% of all homes in Penobscot County. Holden 04429 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Hampden 04444, ME?

73% of homes in Hampden 04444, ME are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Hampden 04444, ME hold?

57% of mortgaged homes in Hampden 04444, ME are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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