Alfred, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04002
York County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,351
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,537
- Median income Above-median income area
- $352,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alfred pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04002 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 04002 (Alfred, ME) rose +10.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 312.0 in 2023 to 343.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 04002 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alfred, York County, Maine, home to 7,351 residents across 171.0 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04002 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,537 (15% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,595. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $352,100 (24% above the average Maine ZIP), while 89.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,045.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 04002 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 04002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alfred, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04002.
- Construction
Construction
56 establishments
- Retail trade 20
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 15
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 12
Accommodation and food services
12 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 04002, Alfred, 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
7,351
Population
171.0
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04002?
51.8
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.9%
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?
$84,537
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$46,595
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04002 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Alfred, 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)
$84,537 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
3,668housing units
3,668
Total Housing Units
3,076
Occupied Units
592
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$352,100
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,045
Median Rent
1980
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
+10.2%
YoY Change (2024)
344
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+244%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04002 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 205 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 237 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 266 |
| 2023 | +17.1% | 312 |
| 2024 | +10.2% | 344 |
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 165 business establishments in ZIP 04002, employing approximately 774 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,628,000.
165
Businesses
774
Employees
$35.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 56 | 33.9% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 12.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.8% |
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 04002 vs 04030 →
ZIP 04002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04073
Sanford (04073)
16,189 residents
- 04043
Kennebunk (04043)
10,810 residents
- 04093
Buxton (04093)
8,034 residents
- 04002
Alfred (04002)
7,351 residents
- 03906 4,647
North Berwick (03906)
4,647 residents
- 04083 4,525
Springvale (04083)
4,525 residents
- 04042 4,281
Hollis Center (04042)
4,281 residents
- 04061 3,369
North Waterboro (04061)
3,369 residents
- 04030 2,208
East Waterboro (04030)
2,208 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04002 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04043
Kennebunk (04043)
$107,804 median income
- 03906
North Berwick (03906)
$105,156 median income
- 04093
Buxton (04093)
$100,144 median income
- 04087
Waterboro (04087)
$98,105 median income
- 04042
Hollis Center (04042)
$95,950 median income
- 04061
North Waterboro (04061)
$94,023 median income
- 04002
Alfred (04002)
$84,537 median income
- 04073
Sanford (04073)
$72,917 median income
- 04030
East Waterboro (04030)
$72,548 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04002 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04030 | East Waterboro, ME | 2,208 | 6.5 mi |
| 04087 | Waterboro, ME | 2,116 | 6.0 mi |
| 04073 | Sanford, ME | 16,189 | 6.5 mi |
| 04083 | Springvale, ME | 4,525 | 7.0 mi |
| 04042 | Hollis Center, ME | 4,281 | 9.6 mi |
| 04061 | North Waterboro, ME | 3,369 | 10.0 mi |
| 04043 | Kennebunk, ME | 10,810 | 8.7 mi |
| 03906 | North Berwick, ME | 4,647 | 11.5 mi |
| 04093 | Buxton, ME | 8,034 | 12.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04002, 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 (7,351 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 04002 in?
ZIP code 04002 (Alfred) 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 04002?
ZIP code 04002 in Alfred, ME has a population of 7,351 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04002?
The median household income in ZIP 04002 is $84,537, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04002?
The median home value in ZIP 04002 is $352,100, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04002?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04002 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04002?
ZIP code 04002 has 165 business establishments employing approximately 774 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04002?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04002 are: Construction (56), Retail trade (20), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04002?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04002 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. 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 04002?
In ZIP code 04002, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04002?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04002 is 30.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04002?
In ZIP code 04002, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04002?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04002 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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