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 Moderate-density area
- $88,024
- Median income Above-median income area
- $485,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04090 (Wells, ME) rose +12.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 293.1 in 2023 to 329.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,140. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $485,300 (71% above the average Maine ZIP), while 90.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,350.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 04090 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 04090
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wells, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04090.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 30
Real estate and rental and leasing
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 29
Health care and social assistance
29 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 04090?
53.6
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
6.1%
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?
$88,024
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$48,140
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04090 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Wells, 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)
$88,024 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
9,644housing units
9,644
Total Housing Units
5,067
Occupied Units
4,577
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$485,300
Median Home Value
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04090 vs 03907 →
ZIP 04090 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04073
Sanford (04073)
16,189 residents
- 04043
Kennebunk (04043)
10,810 residents
- 04090
Wells (04090)
9,589 residents
- 04046
Kennebunkport (04046)
7,496 residents
- 03908
South Berwick (03908)
7,233 residents
- 03906 4,647
North Berwick (03906)
4,647 residents
- 03902 2,211
Cape Neddick (03902)
2,211 residents
- 03907 894
Ogunquit (03907)
894 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04090 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04090 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03902
Cape Neddick (03902)
$133,676 median income
- 03907
Ogunquit (03907)
$114,259 median income
- 04043
Kennebunk (04043)
$107,804 median income
- 03906
North Berwick (03906)
$105,156 median income
- 04046
Kennebunkport (04046)
$102,529 median income
- 03908
South Berwick (03908)
$98,289 median income
- 04090
Wells (04090)
$88,024 median income
- 04073
Sanford (04073)
$72,917 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04090, 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 (9,589 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 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.
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