ZIP Code 04074
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Scarborough · Cumberland County · Maine
- Population
- 18,760
- Median income
- $135,018
- Median home value
- $556,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.9%
- Land area
- 123.2 sq mi
152/sq mi
▲ 77% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 100% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.5
New York
ZIP code 04074 in Scarborough, Maine has a population of 18,760. The median household income is $135,018, which is 77% above the national average. Median home value is $556,800, 100% above the US average. 57.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04074 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.2 square miles in Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine. The area is home to 18,760 residents, producing a population density of 152 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 04074 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04074 sits at $135,018 (84% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $70,603. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $556,800 (96% above the state average) with median rent at $1,956 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04074 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 04074 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 04074
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04074.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
119 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
114 establishments
- Construction
Construction
109 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
87 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 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 04074, Scarborough, 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
18,760
Population
123.2
Area (sq mi)
152
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04074?
48.5
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
4.1%
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?
$135,018
Median Household Income
+84% vs state
$70,603
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 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?
11,006
Total Housing Units
9,881
Occupied Units
1,125
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$556,800
Median Home Value
+96% vs state
$1,956
Median Rent
1988
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
316
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+216%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04074 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 198 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 226 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 271 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 297 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 316 |
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 929 business establishments in ZIP 04074, employing approximately 14,724 people with a combined annual payroll of $967,835,000.
929
Businesses
14,724
Employees
$967.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 119 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 114 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 109 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 87 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 73 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 46 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.0% |
| Information | 15 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 14 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
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 04074 vs 04064 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04064 | Old Orchard Beach, ME | 8,212 | 4.6 mi |
| 04063 | Ocean Park, ME | 412 | 6.4 mi |
| 04092 | Westbrook, ME | 17,515 | 7.2 mi |
| 04106 | South Portland, ME | 25,175 | 4.8 mi |
| 04102 | Portland, ME | 17,335 | 5.6 mi |
| 04107 | Cape Elizabeth, ME | 8,980 | 6.5 mi |
| 04072 | Saco, ME | 18,482 | 5.9 mi |
| 04006 | Biddeford Pool, ME | 96 | 10.2 mi |
| 04103 | Portland, ME | 30,606 | 8.1 mi |
| 04101 | Portland, ME | 17,227 | 7.4 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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