ZIP Code 04038
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Gorham · Cumberland County · Maine
- Population
- 16,381
- Median income
- $112,312
- Median home value
- $460,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.3%
- Land area
- 131.0 sq mi
125/sq mi
▲ 47% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 66% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
New York
ZIP code 04038 in Gorham, Maine has a population of 16,381. The median household income is $112,312, which is 47% above the national average. Median home value is $460,900, 66% above the US average. 44.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04038 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 131.0 square miles in Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine. The area is home to 16,381 residents, producing a population density of 125 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 04038 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04038 sits at $112,312 (53% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $51,367. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $460,900 (63% above the state average) with median rent at $1,680 per month, and 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04038 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 04038 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 04038
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04038.
- Construction
Construction
98 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
45 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 04038, Gorham, 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
16,381
Population
131.0
Area (sq mi)
125
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04038?
39.4
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
4.6%
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?
$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
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?
6,834
Total Housing Units
6,636
Occupied Units
198
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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