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 Moderate-density area
- $85,557
- Median income Above-median income area
- $283,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04274 (Poland, ME) rose +23.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.3 in 2023 to 296.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,454. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $283,600 (0% below the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $1,198; 81.9% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Androscoggin County, so 04274 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 04274
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poland, ME
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$39,454
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04274 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Poland, 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)
$85,557 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
2,995housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 04274 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04210
Auburn (04210)
23,045 residents
- 04270 5,880
Oxford (04270)
5,880 residents
- 04260 5,542
New Gloucester (04260)
5,542 residents
- 04274 5,343
Poland (04274)
5,343 residents
- 04071 4,801
Raymond (04071)
4,801 residents
- 04015 3,808
Casco (04015)
3,808 residents
- 04256 3,064
Mechanic Falls (04256)
3,064 residents
- 04258 2,617
Minot (04258)
2,617 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04274 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04274 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04260
New Gloucester (04260)
$108,797 median income
- 04258
Minot (04258)
$95,655 median income
- 04071
Raymond (04071)
$88,722 median income
- 04274
Poland (04274)
$85,557 median income
- 04270
Oxford (04270)
$74,241 median income
- 04256
Mechanic Falls (04256)
$69,914 median income
- 04015
Casco (04015)
$69,313 median income
- 04210
Auburn (04210)
$66,647 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04274, 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 (5,343 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 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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