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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
$62,455
Median income
$197,700
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sabattus pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th 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.

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $37,627. Poverty here runs at 13.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $197,700 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $980 per month, and 94.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04280, 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 04280

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sabattus, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04280.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 04280?

45.9

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

$37,627

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04280 ranks nationally

Sabattus, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,455 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,271

Total Housing Units

3,024

Occupied Units

247

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.6%
Renter 5.4%

$197,700

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04280 ranks #2 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 04280 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 04280 ranks #7 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
04252 Lisbon Falls, ME 4,799 6.5 mi
04240 Lewiston, ME 36,592 5.7 mi
04250 Lisbon, ME 4,228 7.1 mi
04236 Greene, ME 4,350 6.3 mi
04287 Bowdoin, ME 3,224 6.4 mi
04259 Monmouth, ME 3,264 7.8 mi
04350 Litchfield, ME 3,577 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Androscoggin County

04240 standard
Lewiston, ME
Pop: 36,592
04210 standard
Auburn, ME
Pop: 23,045
04282 standard
Turner, ME
Pop: 5,734
04274 standard
Poland, ME
Pop: 5,343
04252 standard
Lisbon Falls, ME
Pop: 4,799
04236 standard
Greene, ME
Pop: 4,350

Related Areas

Androscoggin County Sabattus, ME Maine

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.

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