ZIP Code 04008
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Bowdoinham · Sagadahoc County · Maine
- Population
- 2,723
- Median income
- $108,479
- Median home value
- $405,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.8%
- Land area
- 92.6 sq mi
29/sq mi
▲ 42% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 46% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.9
New York
ZIP code 04008 in Bowdoinham, Maine has a population of 2,723. The median household income is $108,479, which is 42% above the national average. Median home value is $405,500, 46% above the US average. 43.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04008 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 92.6 square miles in Bowdoinham, Sagadahoc County, Maine. The area is home to 2,723 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 04008 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04008 sits at $108,479 (48% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $44,986. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 13.0%. On housing, the median home value is $405,500 (43% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 93.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04008 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sagadahoc County, so you can benchmark 04008 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 04008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04008.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 04008, Bowdoinham, 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
2,723
Population
92.6
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04008?
51.9
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
2.0%
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?
$108,479
Median Household Income
+48% vs state
$44,986
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,370
Total Housing Units
1,285
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$405,500
Median Home Value
+43% vs state
1985
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
+0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04008 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 154 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 179 |
| 2022 | +25.9% | 225 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 245 |
| 2024 | +0.7% | 247 |
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 63 business establishments in ZIP 04008, employing approximately 167 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,435,000.
63
Businesses
167
Employees
$8.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 30.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.8% |
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 04008 vs 04357 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04357 | Richmond, ME | 3,399 | 6.2 mi |
| 04287 | Bowdoin, ME | 3,224 | 5.4 mi |
| 04342 | Dresden, ME | 1,672 | 6.8 mi |
| 04579 | Woolwich, ME | 3,072 | 7.0 mi |
| 04086 | Topsham, ME | 8,787 | 7.1 mi |
| 04530 | Bath, ME | 10,818 | 10.2 mi |
| 04350 | Litchfield, ME | 3,577 | 9.5 mi |
| 04359 | South Gardiner, ME | 388 | 10.9 mi |
| 04011 | Brunswick, ME | 20,278 | 11.0 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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