04073 ZIP Code
Sanford, Maine
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 04073 |
| City/Town: | Sanford |
| County: | York |
| State: | Maine |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,389 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,605 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,489 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,560 |
| Median Home Value: | $241,000 |
| Land Area: | 37.7 sq miles
97.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.4119, -70.7373 |
Population Information (04073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,389 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,213 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,176 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 917 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,215 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,118 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,085 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 729 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,753 | 15.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,105 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,159 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,222 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,072 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,799 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 935 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 280 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (04073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $241,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,072 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,560 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,013 | 92.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 547 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,658 | 66.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,355 | 33.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (04073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,325 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 245 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,000 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,990 | 40.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,185 | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,541 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,691 | 13.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 673 | 5.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (04073 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,605 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,236 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,344 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,489 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (04073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,227 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,858 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 340 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,425 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,971 | 78.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,328 | 15.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 559 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (04073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,658 | 90.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 315 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 332 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 24 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,052 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 485 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 393 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 266 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 93 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 34 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (04073 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 277 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 107 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 575 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 901 | 12.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 803 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,178 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,060 | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,392 | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 528 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 192 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (04073 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,121 | 80.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 600 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 130 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 43 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 96 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 642 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (04073 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 52 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 381 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,388 | 15.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 263 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,581 | 17.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 385 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 84 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 527 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 648 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,157 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 469 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 367 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 556 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (04073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (04073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,623 | 89.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,416 | 65.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,652 | 38.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,423 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (04073 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,516 | 78.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,363 | 33.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,617 | 23.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 603 | 8.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 299 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,167 | 16.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (04073 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,900 | 64.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 22 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 606 | 8.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 736 | 9.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 345 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 182 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 283 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 486 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (04073 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 49 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 285 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 502 | 6.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 830 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,174 | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,211 | 16.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 546 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 707 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 313 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,943 | 25.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (04073 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 142 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 978 | 12.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,899 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,435 | 45.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 816 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 290 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (04073 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 253 | 3.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 872 | 12.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 542 | 7.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,951 | 70.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 298 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 68 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (04073 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 447 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,565 | 36.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,607 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,394 | 19.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (04073 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 295 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 217 | 4.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 389 | 8.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 543 | 11.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,162 | 46.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 846 | 18.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 132 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 74 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (04073 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,530 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $603 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,072 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (04073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,013 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,987 | 42.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,069 | 15.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,167 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,890 | 26.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,158 | 30.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,267 | 32.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (04073 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,623 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,149 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,135 | 47.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 88 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,152 | 17.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,312 | 34.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (04073 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,827 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 192 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 221 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,808 | 47.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 944 | 24.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 662 | 17.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (04073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,259 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,274 | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,046 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,358 | 19.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 484 | 14.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,777 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,097 | 32.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (04073 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,632 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,679 | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,456 | 54.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,223 | 45.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 676 | 25.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (04073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,922 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 250 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 467 | 186.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 467 | 186.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 467 | 186.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 90 | 36.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 10 | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 34 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 104 | 41.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (04073 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,472 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,362 | 93.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,110 | 6.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 93 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 737 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 272 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (04073 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,013 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,691 | 95.4% | 89.4% |
Sanford, ME04073