Bingham, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04920
Somerset County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,713
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $39,860
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bingham pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04920 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04920 covers 658.8 square miles in Bingham, Somerset County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,713 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04920 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,860 (46% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,380. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,100 (55% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $828; owner occupancy is 79.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 04920 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 04920
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bingham, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04920.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 04920, Bingham, 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
1,713
Population
658.8
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04920?
57.1
Median Age
56.7%
Male
43.3%
Female
1.5%
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?
$39,860
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$30,380
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04920 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Bingham, 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)
$39,860 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
1,312housing units
1,312
Total Housing Units
944
Occupied Units
368
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,100
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$828
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 04920, employing approximately 228 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,995,000.
33
Businesses
228
Employees
$9.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 24.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.1% |
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 04920 vs 04925 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04925 | Caratunk, ME | 75 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04920, 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 (1,713 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 04920 in?
ZIP code 04920 (Bingham) is located in Somerset County, Maine. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04920?
ZIP code 04920 in Bingham, ME has a population of 1,713 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04920?
The median household income in ZIP 04920 is $39,860, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04920?
The median home value in ZIP 04920 is $128,100, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04920?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04920 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04920?
ZIP code 04920 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 228 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04920?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04920 are: Retail trade (8), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04920?
In ZIP code 04920, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04920?
In ZIP code 04920, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04920?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04920 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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