ZIP Code 04210
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Auburn · Androscoggin County · Maine
- Population
- 23,045
- Median income
- $66,647
- Median home value
- $282,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.8%
- Land area
- 153.5 sq mi
150/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
New York
ZIP code 04210 in Auburn, Maine has a population of 23,045. The median household income is $66,647, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $282,000, 1% above the US average. 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04210 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 153.5 square miles in Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine. The area is home to 23,045 residents, producing a population density of 150 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 04210 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04210 sits at $66,647 (9% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $36,895. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $282,000 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,041 per month, and 59.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04210 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Androscoggin County, so you can benchmark 04210 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 04210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$36,895
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 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?
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
$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.
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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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