| ZIP Code | 04073 |
|---|---|
| City | Sanford |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | York County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 238 ft |
| Latitude | 43.411936 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.737326 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 9.8% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.3% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 63 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,115 (35.6%) |
| Some College | 1,808 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 1,493 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,596 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,491 (21.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,135 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $259,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,145/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,772 |
| Vacant Units | 536 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,772 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 536 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 04073 is located in Sanford, Maine, within York County. With a population of 17,385, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 04073 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,135 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04073 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $259,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,145 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 04073 is primarily White (86.71%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.8%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04073 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 04073 in Sanford, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,385 residents, a median household income of $69,135, and a median home value of $259,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.