Cornish, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04020
York County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,403
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,038
- Median income Near-median income area
- $274,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cornish pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04020 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04020 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cornish, York County, Maine, home to just 1,403 residents across 57.5 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04020 reports a modest median household income of $69,038 (6% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,649. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $274,200 (3% below the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $1,196; 82.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 04020 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 04020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cornish, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04020.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,403
Population
57.5
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04020?
39.0
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
0.4%
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?
$69,038
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$35,649
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04020 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Cornish, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,038 Top 49% higher than 51% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
863housing units
863
Total Housing Units
742
Occupied Units
121
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,200
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$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 04020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04049
Limington (04049)
3,659 residents
- 04061
North Waterboro (04061)
3,369 residents
- 04048
Limerick (04048)
2,946 residents
- 04047
Parsonsfield (04047)
1,892 residents
- 04041
Hiram (04041)
1,613 residents
- 04068
Porter (04068)
1,505 residents
- 04020 1,403
Cornish (04020)
1,403 residents
- 04095 1,274
West Newfield (04095)
1,274 residents
- 04091 911
West Baldwin (04091)
911 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04020 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04048
Limerick (04048)
$101,172 median income
- 04061
North Waterboro (04061)
$94,023 median income
- 04049
Limington (04049)
$84,675 median income
- 04091
West Baldwin (04091)
$78,750 median income
- 04047
Parsonsfield (04047)
$72,045 median income
- 04020
Cornish (04020)
$69,038 median income
- 04041
Hiram (04041)
$62,813 median income
- 04068
Porter (04068)
$60,417 median income
- 04095
West Newfield (04095)
$57,206 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04020 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04020, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,403 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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