Standish, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04084
Cumberland County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,088
- 67/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $109,345
- Median income Above-median income area
- $351,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Standish pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 67
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04084 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 04084 (Standish, ME) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.9 in 2023 to 310.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 04084 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Standish, Cumberland County, Maine, home to 8,088 residents across 121.4 square miles, a density of 67 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04084 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,345 (49% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,591. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $351,200 (24% above the average Maine ZIP), while 93.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $961.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 04084 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 04084
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Standish, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04084.
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Retail trade 17
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 14
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 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 04084, Standish, 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
8,088
Population
121.4
Area (sq mi)
67
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04084?
38.2
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
1.8%
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?
$109,345
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$45,591
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04084 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Standish, 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)
$109,345 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
3,890housing units
3,890
Total Housing Units
2,784
Occupied Units
1,106
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$351,200
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$961
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
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04084 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 194 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 225 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 259 |
| 2023 | +16.3% | 301 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 310 |
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 152 business establishments in ZIP 04084, employing approximately 1,746 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,635,000.
152
Businesses
1,746
Employees
$66.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 43 | 28.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 4.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.0% |
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 04084 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04038
Gorham (04038)
16,381 residents
- 04084
Standish (04084)
8,088 residents
- 04093
Buxton (04093)
8,034 residents
- 04042 4,281
Hollis Center (04042)
4,281 residents
- 04049 3,659
Limington (04049)
3,659 residents
- 04085 1,786
Steep Falls (04085)
1,786 residents
- 04029 1,725
Sebago (04029)
1,725 residents
- 04024 608
East Baldwin (04024)
608 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04084 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04084 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04038
Gorham (04038)
$112,312 median income
- 04084
Standish (04084)
$109,345 median income
- 04093
Buxton (04093)
$100,144 median income
- 04042
Hollis Center (04042)
$95,950 median income
- 04085
Steep Falls (04085)
$92,246 median income
- 04049
Limington (04049)
$84,675 median income
- 04029
Sebago (04029)
$77,813 median income
- 04024
East Baldwin (04024)
$52,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04084 ranks #2 of 8 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 04084, 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 (8,088 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 04084 in?
ZIP code 04084 (Standish) is located in Cumberland County, Maine. Cumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cumberland-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04084?
ZIP code 04084 in Standish, ME has a population of 8,088 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04084?
The median household income in ZIP 04084 is $109,345, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04084?
The median home value in ZIP 04084 is $351,200, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04084?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04084 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04084?
ZIP code 04084 has 152 business establishments employing approximately 1,746 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04084?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04084 are: Construction (43), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18), Retail trade (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04084?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04084 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 04084?
In ZIP code 04084, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.7% 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 04084?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04084 is 28.5 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 04084?
In ZIP code 04084, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04084?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04084 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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