ZIP Code 04222
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Durham · Androscoggin County · Maine
- Population
- 3,848
- Median income
- $99,181
- Median home value
- $322,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.8%
- Land area
- 99.2 sq mi
39/sq mi
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.6
New York
ZIP code 04222 in Durham, Maine has a population of 3,848. The median household income is $99,181, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $322,200, 16% above the US average. 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04222 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.2 square miles in Durham, Androscoggin County, Maine. The area is home to 3,848 residents, producing a population density of 39 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 04222 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04222 sits at $99,181 (35% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $46,553. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $322,200 (14% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 95.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04222 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Androscoggin County, so you can benchmark 04222 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 04222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04222.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 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 04222, Durham, 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
3,848
Population
99.2
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04222?
42.6
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
1.3%
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?
$99,181
Median Household Income
+35% vs state
$46,553
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 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?
1,704
Total Housing Units
1,667
Occupied Units
37
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$322,200
Median Home Value
+14% vs state
1986
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04222 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 193 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 224 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 265 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 290 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 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 74 business establishments in ZIP 04222, employing approximately 215 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,919,000.
74
Businesses
215
Employees
$10.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 41.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 5.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.0% |
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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