ZIP Code 04274
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Poland · Androscoggin County · Maine
- Population
- 5,343
- Median income
- $85,557
- Median home value
- $283,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.8%
- Land area
- 108.6 sq mi
49/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.2
New York
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.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04274?
44.2
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
1.2%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
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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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