New Gloucester, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04260
Cumberland County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,542
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $108,797
- Median income Above-median income area
- $357,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Gloucester pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04260 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04260 (New Gloucester, ME) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.3 in 2023 to 323.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 04260 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Gloucester, Cumberland County, Maine, home to 5,542 residents across 122.1 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04260 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,797 (48% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,314. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $357,100 (26% above the average Maine ZIP), while 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,150.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 04260 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 04260
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Gloucester, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04260.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 17
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04260, New Gloucester, 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
5,542
Population
122.1
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04260?
40.1
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
0.7%
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?
$108,797
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$43,314
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04260 ranks among Maine ZIPs
New Gloucester, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$108,797 Top 6% higher than 94% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,256housing units
2,256
Total Housing Units
2,087
Occupied Units
169
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$357,100
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,150
Median Rent
1991
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04260 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 205 |
| 2021 | +18.1% | 242 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 280 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 297 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 323 |
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 160 business establishments in ZIP 04260, employing approximately 1,085 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,638,000.
160
Businesses
1,085
Employees
$65.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 45 | 28.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 10.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 3.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.9% |
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 04260 vs 04039 →
ZIP 04260 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04240
Lewiston (04240)
36,592 residents
- 04210
Auburn (04210)
23,045 residents
- 04039 7,422
Gray (04039)
7,422 residents
- 04260 5,542
New Gloucester (04260)
5,542 residents
- 04274 5,343
Poland (04274)
5,343 residents
- 04097 3,574
North Yarmouth (04097)
3,574 residents
- 04256 3,064
Mechanic Falls (04256)
3,064 residents
- 04069 1,465
Pownal (04069)
1,465 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04260 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04260 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04097
North Yarmouth (04097)
$129,267 median income
- 04260
New Gloucester (04260)
$108,797 median income
- 04069
Pownal (04069)
$104,333 median income
- 04039
Gray (04039)
$95,125 median income
- 04274
Poland (04274)
$85,557 median income
- 04256
Mechanic Falls (04256)
$69,914 median income
- 04210
Auburn (04210)
$66,647 median income
- 04240
Lewiston (04240)
$55,393 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04260 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04260, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,542 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04260 in?
ZIP code 04260 (New Gloucester) is located in Cumberland County, Maine. Cumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cumberland-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04260?
ZIP code 04260 in New Gloucester, ME has a population of 5,542 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04260?
The median household income in ZIP 04260 is $108,797, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04260?
The median home value in ZIP 04260 is $357,100, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04260?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04260 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04260?
ZIP code 04260 has 160 business establishments employing approximately 1,085 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04260?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04260 are: Construction (45), Professional, scientific, and technical services (24), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04260?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04260 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 04260?
In ZIP code 04260, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 04260?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04260 is 26.8 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 04260?
In ZIP code 04260, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04260?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04260 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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