| ZIP Code | 04002 |
|---|---|
| City | Alfred |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | York County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 280 ft |
| Latitude | 43.489069 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.661906 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.5 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 2,419 (41.7%) |
| Some College | 679 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 676 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 678 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,350 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,853 ≈ Avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $321,100 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $784/mo ↓ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,684 |
| Vacant Units | 561 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,684 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 561 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 04002 is located in Alfred, Maine, within York County. With a population of 7,695, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.5 years. Economically, 04002 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,853 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04002 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $321,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $784 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 04002 is primarily White (96.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04002 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 04002 in Alfred, ME is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,695 residents, a median household income of $77,853, and a median home value of $321,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.