Auburn, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04210
Androscoggin County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,045
- 150/sq mi High-density area
- $66,647
- Median income Near-median income area
- $282,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 150
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04210 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 04210 (Auburn, ME) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 282.6 in 2023 to 297.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 04210 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, with 23,045 residents across 153.5 square miles, a density of 150 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04210 reports a modest median household income of $66,647 (9% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,895. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $282,000 (1% below the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $1,041; 59.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Androscoggin County, so 04210 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 04210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04210.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
144 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
127 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Construction
Construction
70 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 04210, Auburn, 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
23,045
Population
153.5
Area (sq mi)
150
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04210?
41.4
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
4.6%
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?
$66,647
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$36,895
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04210 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Auburn, 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)
$66,647 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
11,136housing units
11,136
Total Housing Units
10,337
Occupied Units
799
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,000
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,041
Median Rent
1954
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04210 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 183 |
| 2021 | +17.9% | 216 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 252 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 283 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 297 |
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 850 business establishments in ZIP 04210, employing approximately 14,483 people with a combined annual payroll of $712,043,000.
850
Businesses
14,483
Employees
$712.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 144 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 127 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 86 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 70 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 59 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.4% |
| Information | 10 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 04210 vs 04240 →
ZIP 04210 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04240
Lewiston (04240)
36,592 residents
- 04210
Auburn (04210)
23,045 residents
- 04260 5,542
New Gloucester (04260)
5,542 residents
- 04274 5,343
Poland (04274)
5,343 residents
- 04236 4,350
Greene (04236)
4,350 residents
- 04250 4,228
Lisbon (04250)
4,228 residents
- 04222 3,848
Durham (04222)
3,848 residents
- 04258 2,617
Minot (04258)
2,617 residents
- 04238 1,416
Hebron (04238)
1,416 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04210 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04210 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04260
New Gloucester (04260)
$108,797 median income
- 04222
Durham (04222)
$99,181 median income
- 04236
Greene (04236)
$98,093 median income
- 04258
Minot (04258)
$95,655 median income
- 04238
Hebron (04238)
$92,550 median income
- 04274
Poland (04274)
$85,557 median income
- 04250
Lisbon (04250)
$84,028 median income
- 04210
Auburn (04210)
$66,647 median income
- 04240
Lewiston (04240)
$55,393 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04210 ranks #8 of 9 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 04210, 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 (23,045 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 04210 in?
ZIP code 04210 (Auburn) is located in Androscoggin County, Maine. Androscoggin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/androscoggin-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04210?
ZIP code 04210 in Auburn, ME has a population of 23,045 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04210?
The median household income in ZIP 04210 is $66,647, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04210?
The median home value in ZIP 04210 is $282,000, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04210?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04210 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04210?
ZIP code 04210 has 850 business establishments employing approximately 14,483 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04210?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04210 are: Retail trade (144), Health care and social assistance (127), Accommodation and food services (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04210?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04210 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 04210?
In ZIP code 04210, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 04210?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04210 is 21.7 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 04210?
In ZIP code 04210, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04210?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04210 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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