ZIP Code 04020

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Cornish · York County · Maine

Population
1,403

24/sq mi

Median income
$69,038

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$274,200

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.0%

Median age 39

Land area
57.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04020 in Cornish, Maine has a population of 1,403. The median household income is $69,038, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $274,200, 1% below the US average. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04020 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.5 square miles in Cornish, York County, Maine. The area is home to 1,403 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 04020 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04020 sits at $69,038 (6% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $35,649. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $274,200 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,196 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04020 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 04020 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 04020

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04020.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04020, Cornish, 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

1,403

Population

57.5

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04020?

39.0

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 80.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$69,038

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$35,649

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

863

Total Housing Units

742

Occupied Units

121

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$274,200

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,196

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 04020, employing approximately 519 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,694,000.

67

Businesses

519

Employees

$19.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 22.4%
Accommodation and food services 11 16.4%
Construction 8 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 6 9.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 6.0%
Manufacturing 4 6.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 6.0%
Information 3 4.5%

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 04020 vs 04048 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04048 Limerick, ME 2,946 5.7 mi
04041 Hiram, ME 1,613 6.7 mi
04091 West Baldwin, ME 911 5.3 mi
04047 Parsonsfield, ME 1,892 5.5 mi
04049 Limington, ME 3,659 5.8 mi
04056 Newfield, ME 257 8.3 mi
04024 East Baldwin, ME 608 8.0 mi
04068 Porter, ME 1,505 8.2 mi
04061 North Waterboro, ME 3,369 9.9 mi
04095 West Newfield, ME 1,274 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04020 in?
ZIP code 04020 (Cornish) 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 04020?
ZIP code 04020 in Cornish, ME has a population of 1,403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04020?
The median household income in ZIP 04020 is $69,038, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04020?
The median home value in ZIP 04020 is $274,200, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04020 is White at 80.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04020?
ZIP code 04020 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04020?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04020 are: Retail trade (15), Accommodation and food services (11), Construction (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04020?
In ZIP code 04020, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 04020?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04020 is 31.2 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 04020?
In ZIP code 04020, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04020 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cornish, ME

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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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