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ZIP 04005

Pop. 24,772·York County·14th most expensive ZIP in Maine
Median rent (all units)
$1,982/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
+4.4%
vs US Median
+$17
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ZIP 04005 · $1,982
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,220
4 BR+
$2,490
Research median
$1,810/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,784/yr
At $1,982/mo median
Location
StateME
CountyYork County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.7% YoY, +4.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 04005 (Biddeford, ME) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,772
Median income
$74,647
Median age
35.8
Renters
48.5%
Age distribution
16.1%
33.2%
22.3%
16.8%
Under 1816.1%
18–3433.2%
35–5422.3%
55–6411.6%
65+16.8%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
92%
White92%
Black0.8%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian1.6%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
29.6%
33.6%
31.6%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma29.6%
Some college33.6%
Bachelor's+31.6%
Housing tenure
51.5%
48.5%
Owner51.5%
Renter48.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 04005 in Biddeford, ME has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,276 → $74,647
up 23.8%
Population
24,462 → 24,772
up 1.3%
Renter share
48.4% → 48.5%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.8% → 31.6%
+4.8 pts
Median age
36.5 → 35.8
-0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $60,276 in 2021 to $74,647 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 04005 in Biddeford, ME adding about 310 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.8% to 31.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 04005 covers Biddeford, ME. The median rent here is $1,982/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($74,647/yr), ZIP 04005 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 04005?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 04005 (Biddeford, ME) is $1,982. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 04005 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 04005's median rent of $1,982/mo is $17 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 04005 compare to other ZIPs in Maine?

ZIP 04005 falls in the middle range for Maine, ranking #14 out of 26 ZIPs at $1,982/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 04005?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,982/mo in ZIP 04005. The local median household income is $74,647/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 04005?

Rent in ZIP 04005 has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 04005 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 04005 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,982/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($74,647/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 04005 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 04005 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.5% of ZIP 04005 households are renters, while 51.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 04005 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 04005 compare to the rest of Biddeford?

ZIP 04005 sits right at the Biddeford citywide median of $1,982/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 04005 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 04005 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,982/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 04005's median household income ($74,647/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 04005 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8–7.15%
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