04072 ZIP Code — Saco, ME
York County, Maine
ZIP code 04072 is located in Saco, Maine, within York County. It covers approximately 38.59 square miles and serves a population of 20,446 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
About ZIP code 04072
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 $345,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $81,326. 31% 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 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20,446
population
38.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04072 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04072
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Saco | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
04005 Biddeford (2.9 mi)
04064 Old Orchard Beach (3.7 mi)
04074 Scarborough (6 mi)
04093 Buxton (7.8 mi)
04046 Kennebunkport (8.2 mi)
04042 Hollis Center (10.2 mi)
04106 South Portland (10.3 mi)
04043 Kennebunk (11 mi)
04002 Alfred (11.5 mi)
04107 Cape Elizabeth (11.9 mi)
04102 Portland (12 mi)
04092 Westbrook (12.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,446 |
| Population density | 530 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 38.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.87 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.5340 |
| Longitude | -70.4620 |
| 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 | 30.4% | 35.1% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 34.4% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 24.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 5.8% | 4.9% |
Demographics & statistics
20,446
Population
530
People per sq mi
43.2
Median age
$81,326
Median household income
$45,129
Per capita income
$345,200
Median home value
$1,288
Median monthly rent
68.5%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
6,840
Housing units
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
427
Under 5
446
434
5–9
454
576
10–14
601
534
15–19
557
555
20–24
579
1,502
25–34
1,567
1,209
35–44
1,262
1,526
45–54
1,593
654
55–59
683
865
60–64
902
1,048
65–74
1,093
463
75–84
483
212
85+
221
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,598 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 16,848 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,520 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.9%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Black or African American
2%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,582 | 88.9% |
| Two or more races | 984 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 461 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 422 | 2% |
| Asian | 239 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 219 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.4% | 35.1% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 34.4% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 24.7% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 5.8% | 4.9% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $81,326 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k–$300k
22.3%
$300k–$500k
51.2%
$500k–$1M
13.5%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $345,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,288 |
| Owner occupied | 68.5% |
| Renter occupied | 31.5% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 57.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.2% |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% |
| 3 or more | 17.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.0% |
| Electricity | 9.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.4% |
| Fuel oil | 65.5% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| Solar | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,241 | 47.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 600 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,638 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,393 | 27.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,536 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,585 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.5% | 30.6% |
| Married | 52.0% | 47.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
26.1%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
24.7%
Graduate / professional
16.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 180 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 195 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,615 | 40.3% |
| High school | 1,041 | 26.0% |
| College / grad school | 972 | 24.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Retail trade
14.5%
Professional & management
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Construction
4.8%
Other services
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.9% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.2% |
| Government | 8.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 11.6% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
8.7%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
30.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 71.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,040 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.1% |
| Public insurance | 30.0% |
| No insurance | 3.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,573 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 484 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 27 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 389 | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 67 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,009 | 93.0% |
| Born in same state | 18,690 | 91.4% |
| Born in different state | 12,185 | 59.6% |
| Foreign born | 319 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,437 | 7.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,044 | 72.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,212 | 20.6% |
| French | 4,009 | 19.6% |
| German | 2,233 | 10.9% |
| Arab | 574 | 2.8% |
| English | 300 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 276 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 112 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 30 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.4% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04072
What city is ZIP code 04072 in?
ZIP code 04072 is primarily assigned to Saco, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04072 in?
ZIP code 04072 falls within York County, Maine.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04072?
The median home value in ZIP code 04072 is $345,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 04072?
ZIP code 04072 has an estimated population of 20,446 residents, with a density of 530 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 04072?
The median household income in ZIP code 04072 is $81,326, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 04072 in?
ZIP code 04072 observes the EST timezone.