ZIP Code 04005
standardSource:
Biddeford · York County · Maine
- Population
- 23,146
- Median income
- $74,647
- Median home value
- $396,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.6%
- Land area
- 124.1 sq mi
187/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▲ 42% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.8
New York
ZIP code 04005 in Biddeford, Maine has a population of 23,146. The median household income is $74,647, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $396,000, 42% above the US average. 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04005 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 124.1 square miles in Biddeford, York County, Maine. The area is home to 23,146 residents, producing a population density of 187 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 04005 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04005 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $396,000 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,291 per month, and 51.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04005 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 04005 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 04005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04005.
- Construction
Construction
119 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
107 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
66 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 04005, Biddeford, 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
23,146
Population
124.1
Area (sq mi)
187
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04005?
35.8
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
3.5%
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?
$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
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?
11,228
Total Housing Units
10,012
Occupied Units
1,216
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04005 vs 04072 →
| 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 |
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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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