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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
$78,750
Median income
$334,300
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $40,494. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. Median home value sits at $334,300 (18% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 96.1%.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing York County, letting you compare 04001 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 04001?

52.9

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

How ZIP 04001 ranks nationally

Acton, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,750 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

Owner 96.1%
Renter 3.9%

$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

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ZIP 04001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04001 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in York County

04005 standard
Biddeford, ME
Pop: 23,146
04072 standard
Saco, ME
Pop: 18,482
04073 standard
Sanford, ME
Pop: 16,189
04043 standard
Kennebunk, ME
Pop: 10,810
03909 standard
York, ME
Pop: 9,738
04090 standard
Wells, ME
Pop: 9,589

Related Areas

York County Acton, ME Maine

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.