ZIP Code 04087
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Waterboro · York County · Maine
- Population
- 2,116
- Median income
- $98,105
- Median home value
- $247,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.3%
- Land area
- 49.3 sq mi
43/sq mi
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.6
New York
ZIP code 04087 in Waterboro, Maine has a population of 2,116. The median household income is $98,105, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $247,300, 11% below the US average. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04087 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.3 square miles in Waterboro, York County, Maine. The area is home to 2,116 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 04087 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04087 sits at $98,105 (33% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $38,443. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $247,300 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,186 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04087 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 04087 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 04087
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04087.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 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 04087, Waterboro, 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
2,116
Population
49.3
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04087?
50.6
Median Age
41.3%
Male
58.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$98,105
Median Household Income
+33% vs state
$38,443
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
945
Total Housing Units
788
Occupied Units
157
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,300
Median Home Value
-13% vs state
$1,186
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 04087, employing approximately 417 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,659,000.
62
Businesses
417
Employees
$18.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 30.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.8% |
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 04087 vs 04061 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04061 | North Waterboro, ME | 3,369 | 4.7 mi |
| 04030 | East Waterboro, ME | 2,208 | 3.4 mi |
| 04076 | Shapleigh, ME | 2,683 | 4.4 mi |
| 04002 | Alfred, ME | 7,351 | 6.0 mi |
| 04048 | Limerick, ME | 2,946 | 8.6 mi |
| 04083 | Springvale, ME | 4,525 | 7.5 mi |
| 04042 | Hollis Center, ME | 4,281 | 7.8 mi |
| 04056 | Newfield, ME | 257 | 8.2 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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