ZIP Code 04096
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Yarmouth · Cumberland County · Maine
- Population
- 8,349
- Median income
- $110,216
- Median home value
- $639,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66.8%
- Land area
- 34.6 sq mi
241/sq mi
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 130% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.4
New York
ZIP code 04096 in Yarmouth, Maine has a population of 8,349. The median household income is $110,216, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $639,700, 130% above the US average. 66.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04096 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.6 square miles in Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine. The area is home to 8,349 residents, producing a population density of 241 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 04096 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04096 sits at $110,216 (50% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $66,562. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $639,700 (126% above the state average) with median rent at $1,693 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04096 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 04096 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 04096
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04096.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 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 04096, Yarmouth, 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
8,349
Population
34.6
Area (sq mi)
241
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04096?
43.4
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
3.1%
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?
$110,216
Median Household Income
+50% vs state
$66,562
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 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?
3,639
Total Housing Units
3,506
Occupied Units
133
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$639,700
Median Home Value
+126% vs state
$1,693
Median Rent
1973
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
327
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+227%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04096 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 206 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 238 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 274 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 299 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 327 |
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 378 business establishments in ZIP 04096, employing approximately 3,874 people with a combined annual payroll of $253,094,000.
378
Businesses
3,874
Employees
$253.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 69 | 18.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 27 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 6 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.6% |
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 04096 vs 04110 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04110 | Cumberland Foreside, ME | 1,391 | 3.0 mi |
| 04021 | Cumberland Center, ME | 5,820 | 4.6 mi |
| 04069 | Pownal, ME | 1,465 | 7.0 mi |
| 04097 | North Yarmouth, ME | 3,574 | 4.9 mi |
| 04050 | Long Island, ME | 230 | 7.3 mi |
| 04017 | Chebeague Island, ME | 341 | 5.5 mi |
| 04032 | Freeport, ME | 7,879 | 5.3 mi |
| 04108 | Peaks Island, ME | 862 | 9.5 mi |
| 04109 | Portland, ME | 93 | 9.1 mi |
| 04105 | Falmouth, ME | 11,158 | 6.5 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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