04005 ZIP Code — Biddeford, ME
York County, Maine
ZIP code 04005 is located in Biddeford, Maine, within York County. It covers approximately 47.92 square miles and serves a population of 24,590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
About ZIP code 04005
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $321,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
Median household income is $65,485. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24,590
population
47.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04005 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04005
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04005. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Biddeford | Acceptable |
| Biddeford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
04072 Saco (2.9 mi)
04064 Old Orchard Beach (5.2 mi)
04046 Kennebunkport (5.4 mi)
04043 Kennebunk (8.1 mi)
04074 Scarborough (8.7 mi)
04093 Buxton (9.7 mi)
04002 Alfred (9.9 mi)
04042 Hollis Center (11.3 mi)
04030 East Waterboro (12.4 mi)
04106 South Portland (13 mi)
04087 Waterboro (13.5 mi)
04090 Wells (14 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,590 |
| Population density | 513 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 47.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 5.57 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.4967 |
| Longitude | -70.4886 |
| 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 | 41.9% | 35.1% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 34.4% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.2% | 24.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 5.8% | 4.9% |
Demographics & statistics
24,590
Population
513
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$65,485
Median household income
$37,037
Per capita income
$321,300
Median home value
$1,104
Median monthly rent
49.2%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
6,075
Housing units
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
516
Under 5
513
516
5–9
512
442
10–14
439
927
15–19
921
1,255
20–24
1,246
2,221
25–34
2,206
1,413
35–44
1,404
1,531
45–54
1,521
733
55–59
727
708
60–64
703
1,091
65–74
1,084
763
75–84
757
221
85+
220
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,844 | 15.6% |
| 18 and over | 20,746 | 84.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,136 | 16.8% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Black or African American
1.1%
Other race
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,751 | 91% |
| Two or more races | 852 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 511 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 400 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 287 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 175 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.9% | 35.1% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 34.4% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.2% | 24.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 5.8% | 4.9% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
10.0%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
22.0%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $65,485 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k–$300k
27.9%
$300k–$500k
41.4%
$500k–$1M
12.2%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $321,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,104 |
| Owner occupied | 49.2% |
| Renter occupied | 50.8% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
| Single-family detached | 42.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 36.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.1% |
| Electricity | 10.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.4% |
| Fuel oil | 69.5% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,925 | 37.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,356 | 13.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,473 | 23.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,605 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,168 | 20.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,886 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.3% | 40.8% |
| Married | 37.7% | 37.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
34.9%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 131 | 2.5% |
| Kindergarten | 158 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,419 | 26.7% |
| High school | 1,248 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,358 | 44.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Retail trade
14.2%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Professional & management
8.5%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Construction
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Public administration
3.7%
Other services
3.6%
Information
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 20.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.9% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 5.8% |
| Work from home | 10.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
22.1%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
18.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,558 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 15.2% |
| 65 and over | 34.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.5% |
| Public insurance | 34.8% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,561 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 516 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 74 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 240 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 169 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,844 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 23,641 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 15,496 | 63.0% |
| Foreign born | 203 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 746 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 337 | 45.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,749 | 15.2% |
| German | 3,676 | 14.9% |
| French | 2,767 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 1,276 | 5.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 438 | 1.8% |
| English | 199 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 68 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04005
What city is ZIP code 04005 in?
ZIP code 04005 is primarily assigned to Biddeford, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04005 in?
ZIP code 04005 falls within York County, Maine.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04005?
The median home value in ZIP code 04005 is $321,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 04005?
ZIP code 04005 has an estimated population of 24,590 residents, with a density of 513 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 04005?
The median household income in ZIP code 04005 is $65,485, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 04005 in?
ZIP code 04005 observes the EST timezone.