Zip code 04042: Hollis Center, Maine
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 04042
04042 is a small-town zip code in Hollis Center, Maine (York County), covering 32 sq mi of land. About 4,872 people live here, or 152 per square mile. The median resident is 43.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $95,950 a year, 19% above the national median of $80,734. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $338,900, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,372 a month.
31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support.
How 04042 compares
- Homeownership rate87.6%93rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%156th of 399 in ME
- Median age43.881stU.S. 38.9 · ME 44.8288th of 400 in ME
- Broadband access94.6%72ndU.S. 91% · ME 90.3%81st of 399 in ME
- Average commute29 min69thU.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min146th of 384 in ME
- Median earnings per worker$56,15869thU.S. $49,666 · ME $48,05350th of 399 in ME
- Median household income$95,95068thU.S. $80,734 · ME $74,73352nd of 390 in ME
- Work from home15.9%65thU.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%153rd of 399 in ME
- 60thU.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%342nd of 399 in ME
- Per capita income$41,24353rdU.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742152nd of 400 in ME
- 52ndU.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%354th of 400 in ME
- Median home value$338,90051stU.S. $332,700 · ME $296,600102nd of 396 in ME
- Median gross rent$1,37248thU.S. $1,413 · ME $1,13950th of 318 in ME
- 48thU.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%180th of 400 in ME
- Tech workers2.8%48thU.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%110th of 399 in ME
- Government workers13.4%48thU.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%211th of 399 in ME
- 43rdU.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%156th of 374 in ME
- 31stU.S. 10% · ME 13%343rd of 399 in ME
- Veterans4.2%28thU.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%371st of 400 in ME
- Uninsured rate4.3%25thU.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%293rd of 400 in ME
- Population density152/sq mi18thU.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi89th of 400 in ME
- 18thU.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%286th of 399 in ME
- Poverty rate5.7%16thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%313th of 399 in ME
- Residents under 1816.4%12thU.S. 22% · ME 18.1%224th of 400 in ME
- 10thU.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%243rd of 400 in ME
- Population4,8728thU.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,81775th of 400 in ME
- 4thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%295th of 400 in ME
- Diversity index10.14thU.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9271st of 400 in ME
- 4thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456349th of 399 in ME
| Measure | 04042 | York | ME | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 87.6% | 77.3% | 74.3% | 65.2% | 156th of 399 | |
| Median age | 43.8 | 45.3 | 44.8 | 38.9 | 288th of 400 | |
| Broadband access | 94.6% | 92.7% | 90.3% | 91% | 81st of 399 | |
| Average commute | 29 min | 27.7 min | 24.6 min | 26.4 min | 146th of 384 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $56,158 | $51,451 | $48,053 | $49,666 | 50th of 399 | |
| Median household income | $95,950 | $88,333 | $74,733 | $80,734 | 52nd of 390 | |
| Work from home | 15.9% | 16.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 153rd of 399 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8% | 20.6% | 20.6% | 10.1% | 342nd of 399 | |
| Per capita income | $41,243 | $47,536 | $43,742 | $44,673 | 152nd of 400 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.8% | 22.3% | 22.4% | 17.2% | 354th of 400 | |
| Median home value | $338,900 | $395,700 | $296,600 | $332,700 | 102nd of 396 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,372 | $1,339 | $1,139 | $1,413 | 50th of 318 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% | 36.2% | 36.2% | 35.7% | 180th of 400 | |
| Tech workers | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 110th of 399 | |
| Government workers | 13.4% | 14.7% | 14.1% | 14.5% | 211th of 399 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 48.9% | 44.3% | 48.4% | 51.1% | 156th of 374 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.9% | 12.1% | 13% | 10% | 343rd of 399 | |
| Veterans | 4.2% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 371st of 400 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.3% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% | 293rd of 400 | |
| Population density | 152/sq mi | 219/sq mi | 45/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 89th of 400 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.2% | 9.6% | 10.8% | 9.7% | 286th of 399 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.7% | 7.7% | 10.7% | 12.5% | 313th of 399 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.4% | 17.8% | 18.1% | 22% | 224th of 400 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.7% | 4% | 4.1% | 14.1% | 243rd of 400 | |
| Population | 4,872 | 216,731 | 1,387,817 | 334,922,499 | 75th of 400 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 5.2% | 295th of 400 | |
| Diversity index | 10.1 | 18.5 | 18.9 | 61.4 | 271st of 400 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.360 | 0.427 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 349th of 399 |
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
- White95%
- Black1%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0.3%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.7%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,789
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 76.3%
- Married couples
- 60.8%
- Living alone
- 13.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.2%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,944
- Owner-occupied
- 87.6%
- Vacant
- 8%
- Median year built
- 1977
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 48.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.5× (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 | 04042 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $76,094 | $74,888 |
| Service | $34,821 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,171 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $61,653 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $46,154 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9%
- Households with broadband
- 94.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 73.5%
- No internet access
- 2.9%
- Without health insurance
- 4.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Hollis Center
- State
- Maine
- County
- York County
- Center point
- 43.6310° N, 70.6144° W
- Land area
- 32 sq mi
- Water area
- 1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 04042
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04004 | Bar Mills, ME · PO box | 3.5 mi | — |
| 04093 | Buxton, ME | 3.8 mi | $100,144 |
| 04030 | East Waterboro, ME | 5 mi | $72,548 |
| 04061 | North Waterboro, ME | 6.5 mi | $94,023 |
| 04087 | Waterboro, ME | 7.8 mi | $98,105 |
| 04049 | Limington, ME | 9 mi | $84,675 |
| 04038 | Gorham, ME | 9 mi | $112,312 |
| 04048 | Limerick, ME | 9.3 mi | $101,172 |
| 04072 | Saco, ME | 9.3 mi | $92,241 |
| 04084 | Standish, ME | 9.4 mi | $109,345 |
| 04002 | Alfred, ME | 10 mi | $84,537 |
| 04085 | Steep Falls, ME | 10 mi | $92,246 |
Zip codes like 04042 elsewhere
Questions about 04042
What city is zip code 04042?
04042 is assigned to Hollis Center, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 04042 in?
04042 is in York County, Maine.
What is the population of 04042?
About 4,872 people live in 04042, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 04042 in?
04042 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 04042?
The median household income in 04042 is $95,950.
What zip codes are near 04042?
The closest zip codes to 04042 are 04004, 04093, 04030, 04061, 04087.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04042, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.