Westbrook, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04092
Cumberland County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,515
- 393/sq mi High-density area
- $85,038
- Median income Above-median income area
- $383,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westbrook pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 393
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04092 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 04092 (Westbrook, ME) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 316.9 in 2023 to 339.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 04092 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westbrook, Cumberland County, Maine, home to 17,515 residents across 44.5 square miles, a density of 393 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04092 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,038 (16% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,851. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $383,300 (35% above the average Maine ZIP), while 61.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,392.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 04092 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 04092
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westbrook, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04092.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
91 establishments
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 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 04092, Westbrook, 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
17,515
Population
44.5
Area (sq mi)
393
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04092?
37.4
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
10.1%
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?
$85,038
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$44,851
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04092 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Westbrook, 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)
$85,038 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
9,575housing units
9,575
Total Housing Units
9,138
Occupied Units
437
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$383,300
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,392
Median Rent
1975
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
340
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+240%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04092 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 210 |
| 2021 | +16.3% | 244 |
| 2022 | +20.1% | 293 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 317 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 340 |
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 691 business establishments in ZIP 04092, employing approximately 18,497 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,484,242,000.
691
Businesses
18,497
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 91 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 84 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 74 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 61 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 46 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.3% |
| Information | 13 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
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 04092 vs 04103 →
ZIP 04092 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04103
Portland (04103)
30,606 residents
- 04106
South Portland (04106)
25,175 residents
- 04074
Scarborough (04074)
18,760 residents
- 04092
Westbrook (04092)
17,515 residents
- 04102
Portland (04102)
17,335 residents
- 04101
Portland (04101)
17,227 residents
- 04062
Windham (04062)
17,020 residents
- 04038
Gorham (04038)
16,381 residents
- 04105 11,158
Falmouth (04105)
11,158 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04092 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04092 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04021
Cumberland Center (04021)
$172,468 median income
- 04105
Falmouth (04105)
$150,919 median income
- 04107
Cape Elizabeth (04107)
$146,054 median income
- 04074
Scarborough (04074)
$135,018 median income
- 04038
Gorham (04038)
$112,312 median income
- 04062
Windham (04062)
$107,934 median income
- 04103
Portland (04103)
$89,796 median income
- 04106
South Portland (04106)
$86,188 median income
- 04092
Westbrook (04092)
$85,038 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04092 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04103 | Portland, ME | 30,606 | 3.2 mi |
| 04102 | Portland, ME | 17,335 | 3.5 mi |
| 04038 | Gorham, ME | 16,381 | 5.2 mi |
| 04074 | Scarborough, ME | 18,760 | 7.2 mi |
| 04105 | Falmouth, ME | 11,158 | 5.1 mi |
| 04101 | Portland, ME | 17,227 | 5.3 mi |
| 04106 | South Portland, ME | 25,175 | 5.5 mi |
| 04062 | Windham, ME | 17,020 | 7.5 mi |
| 04021 | Cumberland Center, ME | 5,820 | 8.3 mi |
| 04107 | Cape Elizabeth, ME | 8,980 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04092, 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 (17,515 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 04092 in?
ZIP code 04092 (Westbrook) 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 04092?
ZIP code 04092 in Westbrook, ME has a population of 17,515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04092?
The median household income in ZIP 04092 is $85,038, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04092?
The median home value in ZIP 04092 is $383,300, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04092?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04092 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04092?
ZIP code 04092 has 691 business establishments employing approximately 18,497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04092?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04092 are: Health care and social assistance (91), Construction (84), Retail trade (74). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04092?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04092 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 04092?
In ZIP code 04092, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 04092?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04092 is 18.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04092?
In ZIP code 04092, approximately 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04092?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04092 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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