ZIP Code 04280

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Sabattus · Androscoggin County · Maine

Population
6,474

60/sq mi

Median income
$62,455

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$197,700

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.8%

Median age 45.9

Land area
107.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04280 in Sabattus, Maine has a population of 6,474. The median household income is $62,455, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $197,700, 29% below the US average. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04280 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 107.9 square miles in Sabattus, Androscoggin County, Maine. The area is home to 6,474 residents, producing a population density of 60 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 04280 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04280 sits at $62,455 (15% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $37,627. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 04280 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Androscoggin County, so you can benchmark 04280 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 04280

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,474

Population

107.9

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

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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

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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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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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