| ZIP Code | 04260 |
|---|---|
| City | New Gloucester |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 424 ft |
| Latitude | 43.957508 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.296011 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 1.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.7% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,416 (36.1%) |
| Some College | 257 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 523 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 415 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,297 (33.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,781 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $316,800 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,270/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,274 |
| Vacant Units | 152 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,274 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 152 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 04260 is located in New Gloucester, Maine, within Cumberland County. With a population of 5,733, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 04260 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,781 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04260 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $316,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,270 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 04260 is primarily White (96.37%). Residents are well-educated — 43.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.9%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04260 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 04260 in New Gloucester, ME is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,733 residents, a median household income of $107,781, and a median home value of $316,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.