Pownal, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04069
Cumberland County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,465
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $104,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $436,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pownal pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04069 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04069 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pownal, Cumberland County, Maine, home to just 1,465 residents across 59.3 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04069 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,333 (42% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,703. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 0.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $436,800 (54% above the average Maine ZIP), while 89.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $981.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 04069 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 04069
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pownal, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04069.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 04069, Pownal, 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
1,465
Population
59.3
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04069?
47.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.7%
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?
$104,333
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$54,703
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04069 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Pownal, 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)
$104,333 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
741housing units
741
Total Housing Units
708
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$436,800
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$981
Median Rent
1971
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2023)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04069 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.3% | 178 |
| 2020 | +11.1% | 198 |
| 2021 | +3.7% | 205 |
| 2022 | +30.8% | 269 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 270 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 04069, employing approximately 132 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,656,000.
36
Businesses
132
Employees
$5.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 30.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 25.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.3% |
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 04069 vs 04097 →
ZIP 04069 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04096
Yarmouth (04096)
8,349 residents
- 04032
Freeport (04032)
7,879 residents
- 04021
Cumberland Center (04021)
5,820 residents
- 04260
New Gloucester (04260)
5,542 residents
- 04252
Lisbon Falls (04252)
4,799 residents
- 04250
Lisbon (04250)
4,228 residents
- 04222
Durham (04222)
3,848 residents
- 04097
North Yarmouth (04097)
3,574 residents
- 04069 1,465
Pownal (04069)
1,465 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04069 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04069 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04110
Cumberland Foreside (04110)
$194,205 median income
- 04021
Cumberland Center (04021)
$172,468 median income
- 04097
North Yarmouth (04097)
$129,267 median income
- 04096
Yarmouth (04096)
$110,216 median income
- 04260
New Gloucester (04260)
$108,797 median income
- 04032
Freeport (04032)
$107,326 median income
- 04069
Pownal (04069)
$104,333 median income
- 04222
Durham (04222)
$99,181 median income
- 04250
Lisbon (04250)
$84,028 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04069 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04097 | North Yarmouth, ME | 3,574 | 4.3 mi |
| 04096 | Yarmouth, ME | 8,349 | 7.0 mi |
| 04222 | Durham, ME | 3,848 | 5.2 mi |
| 04032 | Freeport, ME | 7,879 | 5.0 mi |
| 04110 | Cumberland Foreside, ME | 1,391 | 9.8 mi |
| 04260 | New Gloucester, ME | 5,542 | 7.2 mi |
| 04021 | Cumberland Center, ME | 5,820 | 8.2 mi |
| 04250 | Lisbon, ME | 4,228 | 9.3 mi |
| 04252 | Lisbon Falls, ME | 4,799 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04069, 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 (1,465 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 04069 in?
ZIP code 04069 (Pownal) 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 04069?
ZIP code 04069 in Pownal, ME has a population of 1,465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04069?
The median household income in ZIP 04069 is $104,333, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04069?
The median home value in ZIP 04069 is $436,800, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04069?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04069 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04069?
ZIP code 04069 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 132 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04069?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04069 are: Construction (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04069?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04069 increased by 0.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 04069?
In ZIP code 04069, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.0% 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 04069?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04069 is 30.0 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 04069?
In ZIP code 04069, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04069?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04069 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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