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 High-density area
- $72,917
- Median income Near-median income area
- $282,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04073 (Sanford, ME) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.7 in 2023 to 314.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,244. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $282,900 (0% below the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $1,151; 69.4% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 04073 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 04073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sanford, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04073.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 04073?
42.8
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
4.0%
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?
$72,917
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$38,244
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04073 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Sanford, 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)
$72,917 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
8,012housing units
8,012
Total Housing Units
7,508
Occupied Units
504
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,900
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04073 vs 03906 →
ZIP 04073 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04073
Sanford (04073)
16,189 residents
- 04090
Wells (04090)
9,589 residents
- 04002
Alfred (04002)
7,351 residents
- 03901
Berwick (03901)
7,246 residents
- 03906 4,647
North Berwick (03906)
4,647 residents
- 04083 4,525
Springvale (04083)
4,525 residents
- 04076 2,683
Shapleigh (04076)
2,683 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04073 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04073 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03906
North Berwick (03906)
$105,156 median income
- 03901
Berwick (03901)
$94,771 median income
- 04076
Shapleigh (04076)
$88,140 median income
- 04090
Wells (04090)
$88,024 median income
- 04002
Alfred (04002)
$84,537 median income
- 04073
Sanford (04073)
$72,917 median income
- 04083
Springvale (04083)
$72,207 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04073, 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 (16,189 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 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.
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