PlainZIP

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
$104,333
Median income
$436,800
Median home value
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $54,703. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.7%. The typical home here is valued at $436,800 (54% above the state average); renters pay a median of $981 monthly, and 89.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04069, plus 6 more within Cumberland County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 04069?

47.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

$54,703

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04069 ranks nationally

Pownal, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,333 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 70.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%

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

What does housing look like?

741

Total Housing Units

708

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.4%
Renter 10.6%

$436,800

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$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

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ZIP 04069 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 04069 ranks #9 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 04069 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 04069 ranks #7 of 9 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
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

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 Pownal, ME Maine

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.

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