| ZIP Code | 04038 |
|---|---|
| City | Gorham |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 155 ft |
| Latitude | 43.701353 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.462982 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.1% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 65 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,821 (24.9%) |
| Some College | 887 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 1,425 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,010 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,109 (45.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,181 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $426,300 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,567/mo ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,527 |
| Vacant Units | 222 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,527 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 222 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 04038 is located in Gorham, Maine, within Cumberland County. With a population of 18,192, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years. Economically, 04038 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,181 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04038 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $426,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,567 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 04038 is primarily White (87.04%). Residents are well-educated — 54.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04038 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 04038 in Gorham, ME is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,192 residents, a median household income of $110,181, and a median home value of $426,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.