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Wells, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04090

York County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,589
64/sq mi
$88,024
Median income
$485,300
Median home value
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wells pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
64
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04090 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04090 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wells, York County, Maine, home to 9,589 residents across 149.4 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04090 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,024 (20% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $48,140. Local economic indicators show a 6.8% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $485,300 (71% above the state average), median rent at $1,350 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing York County, letting you compare 04090 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 04090

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wells, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04090.

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 04090, Wells, 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

9,589

Population

149.4

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04090?

53.6

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$88,024

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$48,140

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04090 ranks nationally

Wells, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,024 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,644

Total Housing Units

5,067

Occupied Units

4,577

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$485,300

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$1,350

Median Rent

1989

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

+12.4%

YoY Change (2024)

330

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+230%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04090 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 203
2021 +14.2% 232
2022 +14.5% 266
2023 +10.3% 293
2024 +12.4% 330

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 372 business establishments in ZIP 04090, employing approximately 2,927 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,096,000.

372

Businesses

2,927

Employees

$140.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 77 20.7%
Retail trade 57 15.3%
Construction 49 13.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 29 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 28 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 6.5%
Finance and insurance 14 3.8%
Manufacturing 9 2.4%
Wholesale trade 8 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.9%
Information 3 0.8%

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 04090 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 04090 ranks #3 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 04090 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 04090 ranks #7 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
03907 Ogunquit, ME 894 5.1 mi
03902 Cape Neddick, ME 2,211 7.3 mi
04043 Kennebunk, ME 10,810 5.8 mi
03906 North Berwick, ME 4,647 7.4 mi
04073 Sanford, ME 16,189 8.1 mi
03908 South Berwick, ME 7,233 8.4 mi
04046 Kennebunkport, ME 7,496 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

04005 standard
Biddeford, ME
Pop: 23,146
04072 standard
Saco, ME
Pop: 18,482
04073 standard
Sanford, ME
Pop: 16,189
04043 standard
Kennebunk, ME
Pop: 10,810
03909 standard
York, ME
Pop: 9,738
04064 standard
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Pop: 8,212

Related Areas

York County Wells, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04090 in? ▼
ZIP code 04090 (Wells) is located in York County, Maine. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04090? ▼
ZIP code 04090 in Wells, ME has a population of 9,589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04090? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04090 is $88,024, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04090? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04090 is $485,300, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04090? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04090 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04090? ▼
ZIP code 04090 has 372 business establishments employing approximately 2,927 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04090? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04090 are: Accommodation and food services (77), Retail trade (57), Construction (49). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04090? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04090 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. 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 04090? ▼
In ZIP code 04090, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% 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 04090? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04090 is 27.5 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 04090? ▼
In ZIP code 04090, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04090? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04090 is 6.8% 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.