04074 ZIP Code
Scarborough, Maine
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 04074 |
| City/Town: | Scarborough |
| County: | Cumberland |
| State: | Maine |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,098 |
| Median Household Income: | $114,395 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,715 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,238 |
| Median Home Value: | $463,000 |
| Land Area: | 47.6 sq miles
123.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.9 sq miles
12.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.5896, -70.3662 |
Population Information (04074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,098 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,665 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,433 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 700 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,049 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,310 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,523 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,140 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,850 | 8.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,641 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,477 | 15.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,741 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,608 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,660 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,894 | 8.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 505 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (04074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $463,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,681 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,238 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,054 | 88.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,184 | 11.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,103 | 78.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,951 | 21.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (04074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,376 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 78 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 239 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,856 | 17.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,714 | 16.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,486 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,658 | 34.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,345 | 20.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (04074 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $114,395 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $153,924 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $147,188 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,715 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (04074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,417 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,149 | 97.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 268 | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,281 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,929 | 81.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,548 | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 672 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (04074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,399 | 92.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 52 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 120 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 525 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,001 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 613 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 797 | 3.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 108 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 323 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 46 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 320 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (04074 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 245 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 42 | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 311 | 3.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 337 | 3.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 624 | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,488 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 964 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,509 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,557 | 17.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,977 | 21.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (04074 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,860 | 64.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,268 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 30 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 179 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 136 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,288 | 18.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (04074 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 286 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 276 | 2.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,003 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 334 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,474 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 279 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 216 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,362 | 11.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,792 | 14.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,253 | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 770 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 513 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 591 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (04074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.8% | 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 (04074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,402 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,383 | 78.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,333 | 28.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,334 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (04074 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,865 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,285 | 36.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,671 | 29.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 120 | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 141 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 261 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (04074 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,352 | 71.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 790 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 223 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 481 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 383 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 498 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 353 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 158 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (04074 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 178 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,129 | 11.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,686 | 16.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,764 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,449 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,745 | 17.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 547 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 444 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 377 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 919 | 9.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (04074 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 262 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 883 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,338 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,492 | 34.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,791 | 27.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 472 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (04074 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,286 | 14.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,452 | 16.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,014 | 11.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,982 | 55.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 122 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 79 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 119 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (04074 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 144 | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,883 | 31.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,884 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,143 | 23.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (04074 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 53 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 67 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 157 | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 89 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 891 | 12.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,842 | 40.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,557 | 36.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 447 | 6.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (04074 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,496 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $786 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,681 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.74 | 2.38 |
Households (04074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,054 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,221 | 57.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,602 | 17.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,224 | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,059 | 22.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,396 | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,448 | 38.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (04074 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,824 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,086 | 23.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,475 | 62.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 455 | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 794 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,491 | 28.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (04074 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,755 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 337 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 126 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,920 | 40.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,192 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,180 | 24.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (04074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,112 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,651 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,736 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,250 | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 334 | 14.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 844 | 37.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,072 | 47.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (04074 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,227 | 91.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,755 | 7.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 854 | 48.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 848 | 48.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 337 | 19.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 53 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (04074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,269 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 328 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 829 | 252.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 829 | 252.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 829 | 252.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 272 | 82.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 45 | 13.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 89 | 27.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 160 | 48.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (04074 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,398 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,326 | 95.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,072 | 5.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 340 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 502 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 201 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (04074 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,054 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,717 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Scarborough, ME04074