04274 ZIP Code — Poland, ME

Androscoggin County, Maine

ZIP code 04274 is located in Poland, Maine, within Androscoggin County. It covers approximately 42.23 square miles and serves a population of 5,883 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04274

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,344. 35% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04274 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,883

population

42.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04274 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04274

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04274. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Poland	Acceptable
Poland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04256 Mechanic Falls (4.5 mi) 04260 New Gloucester (6.9 mi) 04270 Oxford (7 mi) 04258 Minot (7.5 mi) 04015 Casco (8.2 mi) 04210 Auburn (8.4 mi) 04071 Raymond (10.6 mi) 04238 Hebron (10.9 mi) 04039 Gray (11.2 mi) 04240 Lewiston (11.7 mi) 04055 Naples (12.9 mi) 04250 Lisbon (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,883
Population density	139 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	42.23 sq mi
Water area	4.96 sq mi
Latitude	44.0456
Longitude	-70.3871
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	34.9%	46.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	30.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	32.4%	20.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.1%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

5,883

Population

139

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$100,344

Median household income

$41,615

Per capita income

$287,100

Median home value

$1,073

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

2,538

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

209

Under 5

201

132

5–9

127

187

10–14

179

242

15–19

232

20–24

380

25–34

364

228

35–44

219

418

45–54

402

321

55–59

309

242

60–64

233

426

65–74

409

108

75–84

103

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,291	21.9%
18 and over	4,592	78.1%
65 and over	1,137	19.3%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,800	97.8%
Two or more races	67	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	48	0.8%
Other race	11	0.2%
Black or African American	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	46.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	30.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	32.4%	20.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.1%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 32.8%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	32.8%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$100,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 35.2%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$287,100
Median rent / month	$1,073
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	16.7%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	11.6%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	56.8%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	0.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.7%
Fuel oil	66.1%
Wood	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,217	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	495	20.8%
Male householder, no spouse	302	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	361	15.2%
Households with children under 18	667	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	812	34.2%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	25.5%
Married	51.4%	50.3%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	8.1%
Divorced	23.5%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 17.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	5.6%
Kindergarten	55	4.8%
Elementary school	491	42.5%
High school	390	33.8%
College / grad school	154	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.2%

Professional & management 12.0%

Public administration 10.9%

Retail trade 9.5%

Construction 6.4%

Other services 6.0%

Information 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.1%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	419	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.7%
Public insurance	26.1%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,473	93.0%
Spanish	43	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	43	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,865	99.7%
Born in same state	5,865	99.7%
Born in different state	4,925	83.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.3%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	1,063	18.1%
French	1,062	18.1%
Italian	685	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	217	3.7%
English	15	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04274

What city is ZIP code 04274 in?

ZIP code 04274 is primarily assigned to Poland, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04274 in?

ZIP code 04274 falls within Androscoggin County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04274 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 04274 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04274 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 04274 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04274?

ZIP code 04274 has an estimated population of 5,883 residents, with a density of 139 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04274?

The median household income in ZIP code 04274 is $100,344, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04274 in?

ZIP code 04274 observes the EST timezone.