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Durham, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04222

Androscoggin County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,848
39/sq mi
$99,181
Median income
$322,200
Median home value
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Durham pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04222 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04222 covers 99.2 square miles in Durham, Androscoggin County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,848 residents on file, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04222 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,181 (35% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $46,553. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.5%. Median home value sits at $322,200 (14% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 95.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Androscoggin County, letting you compare 04222 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 04222

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Durham, ME

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 04222 ranks nationally

Durham, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,181 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.6%
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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 04222 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 04222 ranks #6 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 04222 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 04222 ranks #4 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Androscoggin County

04240 standard
Lewiston, ME
Pop: 36,592
04210 standard
Auburn, ME
Pop: 23,045
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

Related Areas

Androscoggin County Durham, ME Maine

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.

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