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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
$109,345
Median income
$351,200
Median home value
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $45,591. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. Median home value sits at $351,200 (24% above the state average), median rent at $961 a month, and owner-occupancy at 93.0%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04084, plus 6 more within Cumberland County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 04084

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Standish, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04084.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 04084?

38.2

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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

$45,591

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04084 ranks nationally

Standish, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,345 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,890

Total Housing Units

2,784

Occupied Units

1,106

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.0%
Renter 7.0%

$351,200

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04084 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 04084 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 04084 ranks #2 of 8 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
04085 Steep Falls, ME 1,786 3.1 mi
04093 Buxton, ME 8,034 8.6 mi
04049 Limington, ME 3,659 7.1 mi
04038 Gorham, ME 16,381 6.9 mi
04024 East Baldwin, ME 608 7.2 mi
04042 Hollis Center, ME 4,281 9.9 mi
04029 Sebago, ME 1,725 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

04103 standard
Portland, ME
Pop: 30,606
04106 standard
South Portland, ME
Pop: 25,175
04011 standard
Brunswick, ME
Pop: 20,278
04074 standard
Scarborough, ME
Pop: 18,760
04092 standard
Westbrook, ME
Pop: 17,515
04102 standard
Portland, ME
Pop: 17,335

Related Areas

Cumberland County Standish, ME Maine

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.