| ZIP Code | 04040 |
|---|---|
| City | Harrison |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 491 ft |
| Latitude | 44.142935 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.824936 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.7 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.11 |
| Below Poverty | 17.4% ▲ 74% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.1% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 900 (38.2%) |
| Some College | 182 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 277 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 208 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 784 (33.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,267 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,600 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $795/mo ↓ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,128 |
| Vacant Units | 727 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,128 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 727 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
ZIP code 04040 is located in Harrison, Maine, within Cumberland County. With a population of 2,963, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.7 years. Economically, 04040 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,267 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04040 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $243,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $795 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 04040 is primarily White (92.14%). Residents are well-educated — 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.4%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04040 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 04040 in Harrison, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,963 residents, a median household income of $58,267, and a median home value of $243,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.