ZIP Code 04001
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Acton · York County · Maine
- Population
- 2,429
- Median income
- $78,750
- Median home value
- $334,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.2%
- Land area
- 93.1 sq mi
26/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.9
New York
ZIP code 04001 in Acton, Maine has a population of 2,429. The median household income is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $334,300, 20% above the US average. 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04001 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 93.1 square miles in Acton, York County, Maine. The area is home to 2,429 residents, producing a population density of 26 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04001 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04001 sits at $78,750 (7% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $40,494. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $334,300 (18% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 96.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04001 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 04001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 04001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04001.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04001, Acton, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,429
Population
93.1
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04001?
52.9
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
2.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$78,750
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$40,494
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
2,291
Total Housing Units
1,066
Occupied Units
1,225
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$334,300
Median Home Value
+18% vs state
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+17.3%
YoY Change (2024)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04001 have increased 17.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 196 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 217 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 244 |
| 2023 | +5.6% | 258 |
| 2024 | +17.3% | 302 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 04001, employing approximately 216 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,654,000.
45
Businesses
216
Employees
$7.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 26.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04001 vs 03852 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03852 | Milton Mills, NH | 558 | 3.4 mi |
| 04076 | Shapleigh, ME | 2,683 | 4.5 mi |
| 04095 | West Newfield, ME | 1,274 | 7.5 mi |
| 04027 | Lebanon, ME | 6,031 | 8.6 mi |
| 03872 | Sanbornville, NH | 3,809 | 6.9 mi |
| 04083 | Springvale, ME | 4,525 | 6.8 mi |
| 03887 | Union, NH | 2,154 | 7.7 mi |
| 04056 | Newfield, ME | 257 | 9.2 mi |
| 03851 | Milton, NH | 4,040 | 7.9 mi |
| 03830 | East Wakefield, NH | 1,610 | 8.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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