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Biddeford, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04005

York County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

23,146
187/sq mi
$74,647
Median income
$396,000
Median home value
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Biddeford pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
187
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04005 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04005 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Biddeford, York County, Maine, with 23,146 residents across 124.1 square miles, a density of 187 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04005 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,647 (2% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $40,052. The poverty rate stands at 14.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. Median home value sits at $396,000 (40% above the state average), median rent at $1,291 a month, and owner-occupancy at 51.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04005, plus 6 more within York County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 04005

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Biddeford, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04005.

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 04005, Biddeford, 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

23,146

Population

124.1

Area (sq mi)

187

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04005?

35.8

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$74,647

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$40,052

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04005 ranks nationally

Biddeford, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,647 Top 46% higher than 54% 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

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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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,228

Total Housing Units

10,012

Occupied Units

1,216

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.5%
Renter 48.5%

$396,000

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,291

Median Rent

1956

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

333

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+233%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04005 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.2% 205
2021 +15.2% 236
2022 +17.0% 276
2023 +13.0% 312
2024 +6.7% 333

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 755 business establishments in ZIP 04005, employing approximately 11,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $590,212,000.

755

Businesses

11,252

Employees

$590.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 119 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 107 14.2%
Retail trade 96 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 82 10.9%
Manufacturing 66 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 61 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 5.8%
Wholesale trade 24 3.2%
Finance and insurance 24 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 20 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.3%
Information 9 1.2%
Educational services 7 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%

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 04005 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 04005 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 04005 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 04005 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
04072 Saco, ME 18,482 3.4 mi
04046 Kennebunkport, ME 7,496 5.2 mi
04063 Ocean Park, ME 412 5.0 mi
04064 Old Orchard Beach, ME 8,212 5.7 mi
04043 Kennebunk, ME 10,810 7.8 mi
04093 Buxton, ME 8,034 10.4 mi
04074 Scarborough, ME 18,760 9.2 mi
04042 Hollis Center, ME 4,281 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

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
04064 standard
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Pop: 8,212

Related Areas

York County Biddeford, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04005 in? ▼
ZIP code 04005 (Biddeford) 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 04005? ▼
ZIP code 04005 in Biddeford, ME has a population of 23,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04005? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04005 is $74,647, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04005? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04005 is $396,000, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04005? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04005 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04005? ▼
ZIP code 04005 has 755 business establishments employing approximately 11,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04005? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04005 are: Construction (119), Health care and social assistance (107), Retail trade (96). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04005? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04005 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 04005? ▼
In ZIP code 04005, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 04005? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04005 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04005? ▼
In ZIP code 04005, approximately 51.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04005? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04005 is 14.3% 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.