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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
$84,537
Median income
$352,100
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $46,595. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. Median home value sits at $352,100 (24% above the state average), median rent at $1,045 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.9%.

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. To put 04002 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in York County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 04002?

51.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$46,595

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04002 ranks nationally

Alfred, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,537 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,668

Total Housing Units

3,076

Occupied Units

592

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$352,100

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$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

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ZIP 04002 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 04002 ranks #4 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 04002 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 04002 ranks #7 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
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

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 Alfred, ME Maine

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.

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