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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
$108,797
Median income
$357,100
Median home value
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $43,314. Poverty here runs at 4.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $357,100 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,150 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 04260 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cumberland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 04260?

40.1

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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

$43,314

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04260 ranks nationally

New Gloucester, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,797 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,256

Total Housing Units

2,087

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$357,100

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$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

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ZIP 04260 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 04260 ranks #4 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 04260 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 04260 ranks #2 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
04039 Gray, ME 7,422 5.8 mi
04210 Auburn, ME 23,045 8.7 mi
04097 North Yarmouth, ME 3,574 8.3 mi
04274 Poland, ME 5,343 7.3 mi
04069 Pownal, ME 1,465 7.2 mi
04256 Mechanic Falls, ME 3,064 11.1 mi
04240 Lewiston, ME 36,592 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

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Pop: 30,606
04106 standard
South Portland, ME
Pop: 25,175
04011 standard
Brunswick, ME
Pop: 20,278
04074 standard
Scarborough, ME
Pop: 18,760
04092 standard
Westbrook, ME
Pop: 17,515
04102 standard
Portland, ME
Pop: 17,335

Related Areas

Cumberland County New Gloucester, ME Maine

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.

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