ZIP Code 04274

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Poland · Androscoggin County · Maine

Population
5,343

49/sq mi

Median income
$85,557

▲ 12% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$283,600

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.8%

Median age 44.2

Land area
108.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 04274 in Poland, Maine has a population of 5,343. The median household income is $85,557, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $283,600, 2% above the US average. 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04274 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.6 square miles in Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine. The area is home to 5,343 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 04274 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04274 sits at $85,557 (16% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $39,454. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $283,600 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $1,198 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04274 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, 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 04274 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 04274

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04274.

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 04274, Poland, 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

5,343

Population

108.6

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04274?

44.2

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$85,557

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$39,454

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,995

Total Housing Units

2,485

Occupied Units

510

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$283,600

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$1,198

Median Rent

1988

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

+23.2%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04274 have increased 23.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.1% 179
2021 +16.5% 208
2022 +20.3% 250
2023 -4.0% 240
2024 +23.2% 296

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 113 business establishments in ZIP 04274, employing approximately 944 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,836,000.

113

Businesses

944

Employees

$60.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 29 25.7%
Accommodation and food services 17 15.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 9.7%
Retail trade 9 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 8 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.2%
Other services (except public administration) 6 5.3%
Manufacturing 5 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.5%
Finance and insurance 3 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.6%

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 04274 vs 04256 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04256 Mechanic Falls, ME 3,064 4.0 mi
04258 Minot, ME 2,617 7.5 mi
04260 New Gloucester, ME 5,542 7.3 mi
04210 Auburn, ME 23,045 7.5 mi
04071 Raymond, ME 4,801 8.7 mi
04270 Oxford, ME 5,880 7.8 mi
04015 Casco, ME 3,808 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04274 in?
ZIP code 04274 (Poland) 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 04274?
ZIP code 04274 in Poland, ME has a population of 5,343 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04274?
The median household income in ZIP 04274 is $85,557, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04274?
The median home value in ZIP 04274 is $283,600, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04274?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04274 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04274?
ZIP code 04274 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 944 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04274?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04274 are: Construction (29), Accommodation and food services (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04274?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04274 increased by 23.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 04274?
In ZIP code 04274, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 04274?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04274 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 04274?
In ZIP code 04274, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04274?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04274 is 16.6% 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 Poland, 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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