PlainZIP

Sanford, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04073

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

16,189
167/sq mi
$72,917
Median income
$282,900
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sanford pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
167
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04073 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04073 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sanford, York County, Maine, home to 16,189 residents across 96.9 square miles, a density of 167 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04073 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,917 (1% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $38,244. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. Housing costs here run $282,900 for a typical home value (0% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,151 a month; 69.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing York County, letting you compare 04073 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 04073

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sanford, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04073.

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 04073, Sanford, 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

16,189

Population

96.9

Area (sq mi)

167

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04073?

42.8

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$72,917

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$38,244

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04073 ranks nationally

Sanford, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,917 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,012

Total Housing Units

7,508

Occupied Units

504

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$282,900

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$1,151

Median Rent

1976

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

315

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+215%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04073 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 193
2021 +16.9% 226
2022 +11.5% 252
2023 +16.2% 293
2024 +7.5% 315

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 425 business establishments in ZIP 04073, employing approximately 5,433 people with a combined annual payroll of $259,851,000.

425

Businesses

5,433

Employees

$259.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 73 17.2%
Retail trade 67 15.8%
Construction 55 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 42 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 38 8.9%
Manufacturing 31 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 5.9%
Finance and insurance 20 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.8%
Wholesale trade 12 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.6%
Information 5 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.9%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 04073 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 04073 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 04073 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 04073 ranks #6 of 7 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
03906 North Berwick, ME 4,647 5.0 mi
04083 Springvale, ME 4,525 5.2 mi
04002 Alfred, ME 7,351 6.5 mi
04090 Wells, ME 9,589 8.1 mi
03901 Berwick, ME 7,246 9.3 mi
04076 Shapleigh, ME 2,683 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

04005 standard
Biddeford, ME
Pop: 23,146
04072 standard
Saco, ME
Pop: 18,482
04043 standard
Kennebunk, ME
Pop: 10,810
03909 standard
York, ME
Pop: 9,738
04090 standard
Wells, ME
Pop: 9,589
04064 standard
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Pop: 8,212

Related Areas

York County Sanford, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04073 in? ▼
ZIP code 04073 (Sanford) is located in York County, Maine. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04073? ▼
ZIP code 04073 in Sanford, ME has a population of 16,189 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04073? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04073 is $72,917, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04073? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04073 is $282,900, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04073? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04073 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04073? ▼
ZIP code 04073 has 425 business establishments employing approximately 5,433 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04073? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04073 are: Health care and social assistance (73), Retail trade (67), Construction (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04073? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04073 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 04073? ▼
In ZIP code 04073, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 04073? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04073 is 26.8 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 04073? ▼
In ZIP code 04073, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04073? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04073 is 8.8% 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.