04020 ZIP Code — Cornish, ME

York County, Maine

ZIP code 04020 is located in Cornish, Maine, within York County. It covers approximately 22.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,881 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04020

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,528. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04020 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,881

population

22.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cornish	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04048 Limerick (5.2 mi) 04047 Parsonsfield (5.5 mi) 04049 Limington (5.6 mi) 04091 West Baldwin (6.2 mi) 04041 Hiram (7.2 mi) 04068 Porter (8.2 mi) 04024 East Baldwin (8.3 mi) 04061 North Waterboro (9.2 mi) 04085 Steep Falls (9.2 mi) 04095 West Newfield (9.8 mi) 04029 Sebago (11.5 mi) 03882 Effingham (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,881
Population density	85 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	22.18 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	43.7617
Longitude	-70.8078
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	35.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	48.2%	34.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	24.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	5.8%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,881

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$66,528

Median household income

$31,645

Per capita income

$220,500

Median home value

$1,086

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

767

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

248

35–44

205

124

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	343	18.2%
18 and over	1,538	81.8%
65 and over	329	17.5%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.1%

Two or more races 14.4%

Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,560	71.1%
Two or more races	315	14.4%
Hispanic or Latino	312	14.2%
Asian	3	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	35.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	48.2%	34.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	24.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	5.8%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 33.1%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	33.1%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$66,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 25.8%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$220,500
Median rent / month	$1,086
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	21.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	34.6%
4 bedrooms	23.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	70.9%
Wood	14.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	447	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	68	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	135	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	103	13.7%
Households with children under 18	164	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	238	31.6%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.7%	13.1%
Married	59.7%	63.6%
Separated	0.2%	0.4%
Widowed	2.7%	7.8%
Divorced	15.7%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 17.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	8.1%
Kindergarten	14	3.9%
Elementary school	168	46.7%
High school	92	25.6%
College / grad school	57	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.4%

Retail trade 11.0%

Construction 9.1%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	249	16.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	11.1%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	51.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,791	95.2%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,875	99.7%
Born in same state	1,854	98.6%
Born in different state	1,170	62.2%
Foreign born	21	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	477	25.4%
Italian	186	9.9%
Arab	100	5.3%
German	42	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	1.8%
Dutch	7	0.4%
Norwegian	6	0.3%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	94.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04020

What city is ZIP code 04020 in?

ZIP code 04020 is primarily assigned to Cornish, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04020 in?

ZIP code 04020 falls within York County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04020 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 04020 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04020 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 04020 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04020?

ZIP code 04020 has an estimated population of 1,881 residents, with a density of 85 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04020?

The median home value in ZIP code 04020 is $220,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 04020 in?

ZIP code 04020 observes the EST timezone.