ZIP Code 04072
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Saco · York County · Maine
- Population
- 18,482
- Median income
- $92,241
- Median home value
- $413,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.5%
- Land area
- 99.6 sq mi
186/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.9
New York
ZIP code 04072 in Saco, Maine has a population of 18,482. The median household income is $92,241, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $413,100, 49% above the US average. 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.6 square miles in Saco, York County, Maine. The area is home to 18,482 residents, producing a population density of 186 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 04072 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04072 sits at $92,241 (25% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $51,652. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $413,100 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,249 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 04072 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 04072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04072.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
115 establishments
- Construction
Construction
105 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
70 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 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 04072, Saco, 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
18,482
Population
99.6
Area (sq mi)
186
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04072?
44.9
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
7.7%
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?
$92,241
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$51,652
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 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?
9,869
Total Housing Units
8,998
Occupied Units
871
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$413,100
Median Home Value
+46% vs state
$1,249
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
331
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+231%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04072 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 210 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 241 |
| 2022 | +14.7% | 277 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 319 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 331 |
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 675 business establishments in ZIP 04072, employing approximately 7,995 people with a combined annual payroll of $463,509,000.
675
Businesses
7,995
Employees
$463.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 115 | 17.0% |
| Construction | 105 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 70 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 60 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.6% |
| Information | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
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 04072 vs 04005 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04005 | Biddeford, ME | 23,146 | 3.4 mi |
| 04064 | Old Orchard Beach, ME | 8,212 | 3.7 mi |
| 04063 | Ocean Park, ME | 412 | 4.2 mi |
| 04074 | Scarborough, ME | 18,760 | 5.9 mi |
| 04046 | Kennebunkport, ME | 7,496 | 8.3 mi |
| 04093 | Buxton, ME | 8,034 | 8.1 mi |
| 04006 | Biddeford Pool, ME | 96 | 8.8 mi |
| 04043 | Kennebunk, ME | 10,810 | 11.2 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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