04001 ZIP Code — Acton, ME

York County, Maine

ZIP code 04001 is located in Acton, Maine, within York County. It covers approximately 37.75 square miles and serves a population of 2,671 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04001

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $283,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,482. 51% 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. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04001 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,671

population

37.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04001 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04001

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Acton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03852 Milton Mills (3.2 mi) 04076 Shapleigh (3.9 mi) 04083 Springvale (6.5 mi) 03872 Sanbornville (7.3 mi) 04095 West Newfield (7.6 mi) 03887 Union (7.7 mi) 03851 Milton (8 mi) 04027 Lebanon (8.5 mi) 03830 East Wakefield (9 mi) 04087 Waterboro (9.2 mi) 04030 East Waterboro (11.5 mi) 04061 North Waterboro (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,671
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	37.75 sq mi
Water area	3.35 sq mi
Latitude	43.5257
Longitude	-70.9164
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.4%	35.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	34.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	24.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	5.8%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,671

Population

People per sq mi

53.4

Median age

$68,482

Median household income

$38,087

Per capita income

$283,900

Median home value

$1,094

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

2,360

Housing units

28.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

123

25–34

167

35–44

129

240

45–54

184

132

55–59

102

193

60–64

149

228

65–74

176

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	349	13.1%
18 and over	2,322	86.9%
65 and over	661	24.7%
Median age	53.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Two or more races 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,413	87.4%
Two or more races	252	9.1%
Hispanic or Latino	90	3.3%
Other race	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.4%	35.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	34.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	24.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	5.8%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$68,482

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 30.5%

$300k–$500k 24.9%

$500k–$1M 15.4%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$283,900
Median rent / month	$1,094
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	53.6%
Single-family detached	96.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	49.8%
3 bedrooms	28.2%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.0%
Propane / LP gas	15.1%
Fuel oil	58.0%
Wood	16.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	646	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	130	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	206	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	129	11.6%
Households with children under 18	195	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	459	41.3%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	17.6%
Married	49.7%	65.5%
Separated	1.3%	0.6%
Widowed	3.8%	5.6%
Divorced	15.7%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	7.8%
Kindergarten	18	5.8%
Elementary school	165	53.4%
High school	75	24.3%
College / grad school	27	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Finance & real estate 14.2%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Retail trade 10.7%

Construction 10.1%

Professional & management 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 1.2%

Other services 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.3%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.1

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.5%
Retirement income	36.0%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	270	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,600	97.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,644	99.0%
Born in same state	2,542	95.2%
Born in different state	1,018	38.1%
Foreign born	102	3.8%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.0%
Not a US citizen	21	77.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	362	13.6%
Italian	334	12.5%
German	207	7.7%
Arab	177	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	37	1.4%
English	7	0.3%
Polish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04001

What city is ZIP code 04001 in?

ZIP code 04001 is primarily assigned to Acton, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04001 in?

ZIP code 04001 falls within York County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04001 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 04001 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04001 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 04001 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04001 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 04001 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04001?

ZIP code 04001 has an estimated population of 2,671 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04001 in?

ZIP code 04001 observes the EST timezone.