ZIP Code 04408

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Aurora · Hancock County · Maine

Population
176

1/sq mi

Median home value
$200,000

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.7%

Median age 54.1

Land area
293.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04408 in Aurora, Maine has a population of 176. Median home value is $200,000, 28% below the US average. 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04408 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 293.3 square miles in Aurora, Hancock County, Maine. The area is home to 176 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 04408 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04408 sits at , while per-capita income is $33,231. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.6%. On housing, the median home value is $200,000 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,375 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04408 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.1, and the average commute is 38 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 04408 sits relative to Maine and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 04408, Aurora, 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

176

Population

293.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04408?

54.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 74.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$33,231

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

38.4 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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

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

What does housing look like?

442

Total Housing Units

93

Occupied Units

349

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$200,000

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,375

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04408 in?
ZIP code 04408 (Aurora) is located in Hancock County, Maine. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04408?
ZIP code 04408 in Aurora, ME has a population of 176 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04408?
The median home value in ZIP 04408 is $200,000, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04408?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04408 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04408?
In ZIP code 04408, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 04408?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04408 is 38.4 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 04408?
In ZIP code 04408, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04408?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04408 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Aurora, ME

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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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