04260 ZIP Code — New Gloucester, ME

Cumberland County, Maine

ZIP code 04260 is located in New Gloucester, Maine, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 47.12 square miles and serves a population of 5,705 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04260

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $299,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,939. The poverty rate of 2% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04260 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,705

population

47.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04260 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04260

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04260. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Gloucester	Acceptable
New Gloucester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04039 Gray (5.7 mi) 04274 Poland (6.9 mi) 04069 Pownal (7.7 mi) 04210 Auburn (9.1 mi) 04250 Lisbon (9.8 mi) 04071 Raymond (10.3 mi) 04015 Casco (10.4 mi) 04240 Lewiston (11 mi) 04256 Mechanic Falls (11.2 mi) 04021 Cumberland Center (11.8 mi) 04032 Freeport (12.2 mi) 04034 Freeport (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,705
Population density	121 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	47.12 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	43.9655
Longitude	-70.3025
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	27.9%	32.3%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	31.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	36.5%	27.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	8.9%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

5,705

Population

121

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$97,939

Median household income

$41,618

Per capita income

$299,900

Median home value

$1,158

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,916

Housing units

32.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

109

Under 5

134

5–9

120

227

10–14

202

275

15–19

244

195

20–24

174

271

25–34

241

447

35–44

398

425

45–54

379

270

55–59

240

236

60–64

210

286

65–74

254

134

75–84

120

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,248	21.9%
18 and over	4,457	78.1%
65 and over	810	14.2%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,574	96.8%
Two or more races	96	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	55	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.5%
Black or African American	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	32.3%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	31.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	36.5%	27.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	8.9%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 32.2%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	32.2%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$97,939

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 33.8%

$300k–$500k 44.3%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$299,900
Median rent / month	$1,158
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	49.2%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	4.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Fuel oil	70.5%
Wood	8.7%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,318	63.0%
Cohabiting couple	111	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	379	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	284	13.6%
Households with children under 18	713	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	577	27.6%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	20.5%
Married	57.5%	62.5%
Separated	1.0%	0.7%
Widowed	0.0%	4.2%
Divorced	7.4%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	32.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	1.2%
Kindergarten	28	2.3%
Elementary school	591	48.7%
High school	416	34.3%
College / grad school	164	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Construction 14.2%

Finance & real estate 11.6%

Retail trade 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Professional & management 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Public administration 4.5%

Information 3.3%

Other services 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.9%
High blood pressure	27.4%
High cholesterol	28.3%
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	71.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	262	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.2%
Public insurance	19.9%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,498	96.4%
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)	5,656	99.1%
Born in same state	5,655	99.1%
Born in different state	4,152	72.8%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	49	0.9%
Not a US citizen	45	91.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,607	28.2%
Italian	795	13.9%
Arab	268	4.7%
German	244	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	121	2.1%
Polish	68	1.2%
Dutch	34	0.6%
Irish	18	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	99.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04260

What city is ZIP code 04260 in?

ZIP code 04260 is primarily assigned to New Gloucester, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04260 in?

ZIP code 04260 falls within Cumberland County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04260 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 04260 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 04260?

ZIP code 04260 has an estimated population of 5,705 residents, with a density of 121 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04260?

The median household income in ZIP code 04260 is $97,939, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04260?

The median home value in ZIP code 04260 is $299,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 04260 in?

ZIP code 04260 observes the EST timezone.