ZIP Code 04222

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Durham · Androscoggin County · Maine

Population
3,848

39/sq mi

Median income
$99,181

▲ 30% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$322,200

▲ 16% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.8%

Median age 42.6

Land area
99.2 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04222?

42.6

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%

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

Owner 95.4%
Renter 4.6%

$322,200

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
04250 Lisbon, ME 4,228 4.3 mi
04069 Pownal, ME 1,465 5.2 mi
04252 Lisbon Falls, ME 4,799 5.6 mi
04032 Freeport, ME 7,879 7.7 mi
04240 Lewiston, ME 36,592 9.0 mi
04097 North Yarmouth, ME 3,574 9.5 mi
04210 Auburn, ME 23,045 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04222 in?
ZIP code 04222 (Durham) 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 04222?
ZIP code 04222 in Durham, ME has a population of 3,848 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04222?
The median household income in ZIP 04222 is $99,181, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04222?
The median home value in ZIP 04222 is $322,200, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04222 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04222?
ZIP code 04222 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 215 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04222?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04222 are: Construction (31), Other services (except public administration) (6), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04222?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04222 increased by 2.5% 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 04222?
In ZIP code 04222, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% 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 04222?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04222 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04222?
In ZIP code 04222, approximately 95.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04222?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04222 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Durham, ME

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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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