ZIP Code 04021
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Cumberland Center · Cumberland County · Maine
- Population
- 5,820
- Median income
- $172,468
- Median home value
- $579,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 71.2%
- Land area
- 53.4 sq mi
109/sq mi
▲ 126% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 108% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.1
New York
ZIP code 04021 in Cumberland Center, Maine has a population of 5,820. The median household income is $172,468, which is 126% above the national average. Median home value is $579,000, 108% above the US average. 71.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04021 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.4 square miles in Cumberland Center, Cumberland County, Maine. The area is home to 5,820 residents, producing a population density of 109 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 04021 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04021 sits at $172,468 (135% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $78,752. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $579,000 (104% above the state average) with median rent at $2,579 per month, and 94.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04021 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 71.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 04021 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 04021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04021.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 15
Other services (except public administration)
15 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 04021, Cumberland Center, 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
5,820
Population
53.4
Area (sq mi)
109
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04021?
39.1
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
1.4%
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?
$172,468
Median Household Income
+135% vs state
$78,752
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 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?
2,568
Total Housing Units
2,425
Occupied Units
143
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$579,000
Median Home Value
+104% vs state
$2,579
Median Rent
1982
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
301
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+201%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04021 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 188 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 215 |
| 2022 | +19.6% | 257 |
| 2023 | +15.0% | 295 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 301 |
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 181 business establishments in ZIP 04021, employing approximately 1,821 people with a combined annual payroll of $161,122,000.
181
Businesses
1,821
Employees
$161.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 21.6% |
| Construction | 32 | 17.7% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.7% |
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 04021 vs 04105 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04105 | Falmouth, ME | 11,158 | 3.6 mi |
| 04097 | North Yarmouth, ME | 3,574 | 4.0 mi |
| 04096 | Yarmouth, ME | 8,349 | 4.6 mi |
| 04110 | Cumberland Foreside, ME | 1,391 | 4.3 mi |
| 04103 | Portland, ME | 30,606 | 7.3 mi |
| 04062 | Windham, ME | 17,020 | 7.0 mi |
| 04101 | Portland, ME | 17,227 | 9.3 mi |
| 04039 | Gray, ME | 7,422 | 7.3 mi |
| 04102 | Portland, ME | 17,335 | 9.8 mi |
| 04069 | Pownal, ME | 1,465 | 8.2 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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