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Poland, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04274

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

5,343
49/sq mi
$85,557
Median income
$283,600
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04274 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04274 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine, home to 5,343 residents across 108.6 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04274 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,557 (16% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $39,454. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.3%. Housing costs here run $283,600 for a typical home value (0% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,198 a month; 81.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04274, plus 6 more within Androscoggin County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 04274

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poland, ME

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

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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

How ZIP 04274 ranks nationally

Poland, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,557 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 04274 vs 04256 →

ZIP 04274 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 04274 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 04274 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 04274 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
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

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
04252 standard
Lisbon Falls, ME
Pop: 4,799
04236 standard
Greene, ME
Pop: 4,350

Related Areas

Androscoggin County Poland, ME Maine

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.

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