ZIP Code 04280
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Sabattus · Androscoggin County · Maine
- Population
- 6,474
- Median income
- $62,455
- Median home value
- $197,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.8%
- Land area
- 107.9 sq mi
60/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.9
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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.
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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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