Zip code 04030: East Waterboro, Maine
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 04030
04030 is a small-town zip code in East Waterboro, Maine (York County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 2,731 people live here, or 178 per square mile. The median resident is 42.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $72,548 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $348,400, or 4.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,069 a month.
23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.5 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, healthcare and education.
How 04030 compares
- Housing vacancy23.9%96thU.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%213th of 399 in ME
- Average commute37.5 min95thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min33rd of 384 in ME
- Homeownership rate84.9%89thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%194th of 399 in ME
- 86thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%71st of 374 in ME
- Healthcare workers12.6%86thU.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%98th of 399 in ME
- 84thU.S. 10% · ME 13%235th of 399 in ME
- 77thU.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%283rd of 400 in ME
- Median age42.373rdU.S. 38.9 · ME 44.8314th of 400 in ME
- Broadband access94.6%72ndU.S. 91% · ME 90.3%80th of 399 in ME
- Veterans6.4%58thU.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%321st of 400 in ME
- Residents under 1822.7%56thU.S. 22% · ME 18.1%57th of 400 in ME
- Median home value$348,40053rdU.S. $332,700 · ME $296,60097th of 396 in ME
- Uninsured rate6.9%51stU.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%195th of 400 in ME
- Per capita income$38,63345thU.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742201st of 400 in ME
- Median household income$72,54840thU.S. $80,734 · ME $74,733172nd of 390 in ME
- Work from home10.6%38thU.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%250th of 399 in ME
- Median earnings per worker$43,77135thU.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053222nd of 399 in ME
- Government workers11.5%31stU.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%265th of 399 in ME
- 29thU.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%266th of 400 in ME
- Tech workers1.7%27thU.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%189th of 399 in ME
- Median gross rent$1,06926thU.S. $1,413 · ME $1,139140th of 318 in ME
- Population density178/sq mi20thU.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi74th of 400 in ME
- 19thU.S. 61.4 · ME 18.936th of 400 in ME
- 16thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456277th of 399 in ME
- 15thU.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%170th of 400 in ME
- Poverty rate5.4%14thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%322nd of 399 in ME
- 10thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%255th of 400 in ME
- Population2,7314thU.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,817137th of 400 in ME
| Measure | 04030 | York | ME | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 23.9% | 20.6% | 20.6% | 10.1% | 213th of 399 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 37.5 min | 27.7 min | 24.6 min | 26.4 min | 33rd of 384 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 84.9% | 77.3% | 74.3% | 65.2% | 194th of 399 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 61.3% | 44.3% | 48.4% | 51.1% | 71st of 374 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.6% | 9.6% | 10.8% | 9.7% | 98th of 399 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.2% | 12.1% | 13% | 10% | 235th of 399 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.7% | 22.3% | 22.4% | 17.2% | 283rd of 400 | |
| Median age | 42.3 | 45.3 | 44.8 | 38.9 | 314th of 400 | |
| Broadband access | 94.6% | 92.7% | 90.3% | 91% | 80th of 399 | |
| Veterans | 6.4% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 321st of 400 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.7% | 17.8% | 18.1% | 22% | 57th of 400 | |
| Median home value | $348,400 | $395,700 | $296,600 | $332,700 | 97th of 396 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.9% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% | 195th of 400 | |
| Per capita income | $38,633 | $47,536 | $43,742 | $44,673 | 201st of 400 | |
| Median household income | $72,548 | $88,333 | $74,733 | $80,734 | 172nd of 390 | |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 16.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 250th of 399 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $43,771 | $51,451 | $48,053 | $49,666 | 222nd of 399 | |
| Government workers | 11.5% | 14.7% | 14.1% | 14.5% | 265th of 399 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 36.2% | 36.2% | 35.7% | 266th of 400 | |
| Tech workers | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 189th of 399 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,069 | $1,339 | $1,139 | $1,413 | 140th of 318 | |
| Population density | 178/sq mi | 219/sq mi | 45/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 74th of 400 | |
| Diversity index | 26 | 18.5 | 18.9 | 61.4 | 36th of 400 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.393 | 0.427 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 277th of 399 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.5% | 4% | 4.1% | 14.1% | 170th of 400 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.4% | 7.7% | 10.7% | 12.5% | 322nd of 399 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.5% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 5.2% | 255th of 400 | |
| Population | 2,731 | 216,731 | 1,387,817 | 334,922,499 | 137th of 400 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White85%
- Black2%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian0.2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial12%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 977
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 69.4%
- Married couples
- 55.2%
- Living alone
- 30%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.4%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,284
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Vacant
- 23.9%
- Median year built
- 1973
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 61.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 4.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 04030 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $52,480 | $74,888 |
| Service | $32,688 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $39,286 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $55,417 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $54,038 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.2%
- Households with broadband
- 94.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 70.1%
- No internet access
- 4.8%
- Without health insurance
- 6.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- East Waterboro
- State
- Maine
- County
- York County
- Center point
- 43.5891° N, 70.6963° W
- Land area
- 15 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 04030
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04087 | Waterboro, ME | 2.8 mi | $98,105 |
| 04061 | North Waterboro, ME | 3.9 mi | $94,023 |
| 04042 | Hollis Center, ME | 5 mi | $95,950 |
| 04002 | Alfred, ME | 7.1 mi | $84,537 |
| 04076 | Shapleigh, ME | 7.3 mi | $88,140 |
| 04004 | Bar Mills, ME · PO box | 7.5 mi | — |
| 04048 | Limerick, ME | 8.1 mi | $101,172 |
| 04093 | Buxton, ME | 8.5 mi | $100,144 |
| 04056 | Newfield, ME | 9.5 mi | $57,083 |
| 04083 | Springvale, ME | 11 mi | $72,207 |
| 04049 | Limington, ME | 11 mi | $84,675 |
| 04095 | West Newfield, ME | 11 mi | $57,206 |
Zip codes like 04030 elsewhere
Questions about 04030
What city is zip code 04030?
04030 is assigned to East Waterboro, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 04030 in?
04030 is in York County, Maine.
What is the population of 04030?
About 2,731 people live in 04030, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 04030 in?
04030 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 04030?
The median household income in 04030 is $72,548.
What zip codes are near 04030?
The closest zip codes to 04030 are 04087, 04061, 04042, 04002, 04076.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04030, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.