ZIP Code 04079
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Harpswell · Cumberland County · Maine
- Population
- 3,871
- Median income
- $91,969
- Median home value
- $612,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.4%
- Land area
- 55.0 sq mi
70/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▲ 120% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 63.1
New York
ZIP code 04079 in Harpswell, Maine has a population of 3,871. The median household income is $91,969, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $612,400, 120% above the US average. 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04079 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.0 square miles in Harpswell, Cumberland County, Maine. The area is home to 3,871 residents, producing a population density of 70 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 04079 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04079 sits at $91,969 (25% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $70,987. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $612,400 (116% above the state average) with median rent at $1,317 per month, and 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04079 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 04079 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 04079
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04079.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade 7
Wholesale trade
7 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 04079, Harpswell, 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
3,871
Population
55.0
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04079?
63.1
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
2.5%
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?
$91,969
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$70,987
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 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?
3,258
Total Housing Units
2,135
Occupied Units
1,123
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$612,400
Median Home Value
+116% vs state
$1,317
Median Rent
1980
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04079 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 199 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 220 |
| 2022 | +31.5% | 289 |
| 2023 | -1.8% | 283 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 300 |
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 120 business establishments in ZIP 04079, employing approximately 300 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,583,000.
120
Businesses
300
Employees
$14.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 31 | 25.8% |
| Construction | 20 | 16.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 4.2% |
| Information | 5 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 4.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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