ZIP Code 04002
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Alfred · York County · Maine
- Population
- 7,351
- Median income
- $84,537
- Median home value
- $352,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.3%
- Land area
- 171.0 sq mi
43/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▲ 27% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.8
New York
ZIP code 04002 in Alfred, Maine has a population of 7,351. The median household income is $84,537, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $352,100, 27% above the US average. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04002 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 171.0 square miles in Alfred, York County, Maine. The area is home to 7,351 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 04002 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04002 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $352,100 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $1,045 per month, and 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04002 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 04002 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 04002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$46,595
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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