Sabattus, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04280
Androscoggin County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,474
- 60/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,455
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sabattus pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 60
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04280 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 04280 (Sabattus, ME) fell -5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 310.1 in 2023 to 294.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 04280 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sabattus, Androscoggin County, Maine, home to 6,474 residents across 107.9 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04280 reports a modest median household income of $62,455 (15% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,627. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $197,700 (30% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $980; owner occupancy is 94.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Androscoggin County, so 04280 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 04280
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sabattus, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04280.
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Retail trade 17
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 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 04280, Sabattus, 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
6,474
Population
107.9
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04280?
45.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
2.2%
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?
$62,455
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$37,627
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04280 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Sabattus, 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)
$62,455 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
3,271housing units
3,271
Total Housing Units
3,024
Occupied Units
247
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,700
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$980
Median Rent
1990
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
-5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04280 have decreased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 189 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 215 |
| 2022 | +26.0% | 271 |
| 2023 | +14.3% | 310 |
| 2024 | -5.0% | 295 |
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 121 business establishments in ZIP 04280, employing approximately 752 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,994,000.
121
Businesses
752
Employees
$27.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 44 | 36.4% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 14.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.5% |
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 04280 vs 04252 →
ZIP 04280 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04240
Lewiston (04240)
36,592 residents
- 04280 6,474
Sabattus (04280)
6,474 residents
- 04252 4,799
Lisbon Falls (04252)
4,799 residents
- 04236 4,350
Greene (04236)
4,350 residents
- 04250 4,228
Lisbon (04250)
4,228 residents
- 04350 3,577
Litchfield (04350)
3,577 residents
- 04259 3,264
Monmouth (04259)
3,264 residents
- 04287 3,224
Bowdoin (04287)
3,224 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04280 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04280 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04236
Greene (04236)
$98,093 median income
- 04287
Bowdoin (04287)
$91,239 median income
- 04350
Litchfield (04350)
$84,904 median income
- 04250
Lisbon (04250)
$84,028 median income
- 04259
Monmouth (04259)
$83,919 median income
- 04252
Lisbon Falls (04252)
$73,476 median income
- 04280
Sabattus (04280)
$62,455 median income
- 04240
Lewiston (04240)
$55,393 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04280 ranks #7 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 04280, 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 (6,474 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 04280 in?
ZIP code 04280 (Sabattus) 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 04280?
ZIP code 04280 in Sabattus, ME has a population of 6,474 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04280?
The median household income in ZIP 04280 is $62,455, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04280?
The median home value in ZIP 04280 is $197,700, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04280?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04280 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04280?
ZIP code 04280 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 752 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04280?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04280 are: Construction (44), Retail trade (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04280?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04280 decreased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 04280?
In ZIP code 04280, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 04280?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04280 is 29.3 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 04280?
In ZIP code 04280, approximately 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04280?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04280 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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