Acton, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04001
York County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,429
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $334,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Acton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04001 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04001 (Acton, ME) rose +17.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.8 in 2023 to 302.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 04001 covers 93.1 square miles in Acton, York County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,429 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04001 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,750 (7% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,494. The poverty rate is 7.8%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $334,300 (18% above the average Maine ZIP), while 96.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 04001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 04001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Acton, ME
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$40,494
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04001 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Acton, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,750 Top 33% higher than 67% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,291housing units
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 ZIP avg
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 04001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04027
Lebanon (04027)
6,031 residents
- 04083
Springvale (04083)
4,525 residents
- 03851
Milton (03851)
4,040 residents
- 03872
Sanbornville (03872)
3,809 residents
- 04076
Shapleigh (04076)
2,683 residents
- 04001
Acton (04001)
2,429 residents
- 03887 2,154
Union (03887)
2,154 residents
- 03830 1,610
East Wakefield (03830)
1,610 residents
- 04095 1,274
West Newfield (04095)
1,274 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04001 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03852
Milton Mills (03852)
$154,583 median income
- 03872
Sanbornville (03872)
$109,583 median income
- 03830
East Wakefield (03830)
$99,960 median income
- 04027
Lebanon (04027)
$97,750 median income
- 03851
Milton (03851)
$93,412 median income
- 03887
Union (03887)
$91,875 median income
- 04076
Shapleigh (04076)
$88,140 median income
- 04001
Acton (04001)
$78,750 median income
- 04083
Springvale (04083)
$72,207 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04001 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04001, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,429 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04001 in?
ZIP code 04001 (Acton) is located in York County, Maine. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04001?
ZIP code 04001 in Acton, ME has a population of 2,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04001?
The median household income in ZIP 04001 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04001?
The median home value in ZIP 04001 is $334,300, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04001 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04001?
ZIP code 04001 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04001 are: Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04001?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04001 increased by 17.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04001?
In ZIP code 04001, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04001?
In ZIP code 04001, approximately 96.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04001 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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