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Gorham, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04038

Cumberland County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,381
125/sq mi
$112,312
Median income
$460,900
Median home value
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gorham pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
125
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04038 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04038 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine, home to 16,381 residents across 131.0 square miles, a density of 125 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04038 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,312 (53% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $51,367. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Median home value sits at $460,900 (63% above the state average), median rent at $1,680 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 04038 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cumberland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 04038

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gorham, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04038.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04038, Gorham, 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

16,381

Population

131.0

Area (sq mi)

125

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04038?

39.4

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$112,312

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$51,367

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04038 ranks nationally

Gorham, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$112,312 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,834

Total Housing Units

6,636

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$460,900

Median Home Value

+63% vs state

$1,680

Median Rent

1988

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

314

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+214%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04038 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 194
2021 +15.1% 224
2022 +18.5% 265
2023 +13.3% 301
2024 +4.7% 314

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 474 business establishments in ZIP 04038, employing approximately 5,100 people with a combined annual payroll of $275,240,000.

474

Businesses

5,100

Employees

$275.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 98 20.7%
Health care and social assistance 53 11.2%
Retail trade 45 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 35 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 32 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 5.7%
Wholesale trade 26 5.5%
Manufacturing 21 4.4%
Finance and insurance 17 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.9%
Educational services 6 1.3%
Information 5 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 04038 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04038 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04038 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04038 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04092 Westbrook, ME 17,515 5.2 mi
04093 Buxton, ME 8,034 5.8 mi
04062 Windham, ME 17,020 7.0 mi
04084 Standish, ME 8,088 6.9 mi
04074 Scarborough, ME 18,760 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

04103 standard
Portland, ME
Pop: 30,606
04106 standard
South Portland, ME
Pop: 25,175
04011 standard
Brunswick, ME
Pop: 20,278
04074 standard
Scarborough, ME
Pop: 18,760
04092 standard
Westbrook, ME
Pop: 17,515
04102 standard
Portland, ME
Pop: 17,335

Related Areas

Cumberland County Gorham, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04038 in? ▼
ZIP code 04038 (Gorham) is located in Cumberland County, Maine. Cumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cumberland-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04038? ▼
ZIP code 04038 in Gorham, ME has a population of 16,381 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04038? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04038 is $112,312, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04038? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04038 is $460,900, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04038? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04038 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04038? ▼
ZIP code 04038 has 474 business establishments employing approximately 5,100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04038? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04038 are: Construction (98), Health care and social assistance (53), Retail trade (45). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04038? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04038 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04038? ▼
In ZIP code 04038, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.3% 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 04038? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04038 is 27.1 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 04038? ▼
In ZIP code 04038, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04038? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04038 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.