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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
$66,647
Median income
$282,000
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Auburn pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

41th 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.

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $36,895. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.9%. Median home value sits at $282,000 (1% below the state average), median rent at $1,041 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.1%.

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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Androscoggin County, letting you compare 04210 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 04210?

41.4

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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

$36,895

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04210 ranks nationally

Auburn, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,647 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,136

Total Housing Units

10,337

Occupied Units

799

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.1%
Renter 40.9%

$282,000

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04210 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04210 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04240 Lewiston, ME 36,592 4.1 mi
04258 Minot, ME 2,617 6.2 mi
04260 New Gloucester, ME 5,542 8.7 mi
04274 Poland, ME 5,343 7.5 mi
04250 Lisbon, ME 4,228 7.7 mi
04236 Greene, ME 4,350 8.9 mi
04222 Durham, ME 3,848 10.2 mi
04238 Hebron, ME 1,416 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Androscoggin County

04240 standard
Lewiston, ME
Pop: 36,592
04280 standard
Sabattus, ME
Pop: 6,474
04282 standard
Turner, ME
Pop: 5,734
04274 standard
Poland, ME
Pop: 5,343
04252 standard
Lisbon Falls, ME
Pop: 4,799
04236 standard
Greene, ME
Pop: 4,350

Related Areas

Androscoggin County Auburn, ME Maine

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.