ZIP Code 04090
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Wells · York County · Maine
- Population
- 9,589
- Median income
- $88,024
- Median home value
- $485,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.3%
- Land area
- 149.4 sq mi
64/sq mi
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
▲ 74% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.6
New York
ZIP code 04090 in Wells, Maine has a population of 9,589. The median household income is $88,024, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $485,300, 74% above the US average. 43.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04090 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.4 square miles in Wells, York County, Maine. The area is home to 9,589 residents, producing a population density of 64 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 04090 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04090 sits at $88,024 (20% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $48,140. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $485,300 (71% above the state average) with median rent at $1,350 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04090 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 04090 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 04090
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$48,140
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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