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ZIP 04072

Part of Saco, ME
Pop. 20,819·York County·11th most expensive ZIP in Maine
Median rent (all units)
$2,226/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$261
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ZIP 04072 · $2,226
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,960
3 BR
$2,620
4 BR+
$2,920
Research median
$1,960/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
$26,712/yr
At $2,226/mo median
Location
CitySaco
StateME
CountyYork County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 04072 (Saco, ME) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,819
Median income
$92,241
Median age
44.9
Renters
27.2%
Age distribution
16.7%
20.2%
29.1%
15.5%
18.5%
Under 1816.7%
18–3420.2%
35–5429.1%
55–6415.5%
65+18.5%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
84.6%
White84.6%
Black1.9%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian1.2%
Other8.7%
Education (25+)
25.9%
27%
43.5%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma25.9%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+43.5%
Housing tenure
72.8%
27.2%
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 04072 in Saco, ME has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,700 → $92,241
up 26.9%
Population
20,203 → 20,819
up 3.0%
Renter share
31.9% → 27.2%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
40.7% → 43.5%
+2.8 pts
Median age
43.1 → 44.9
+1.8 yrs

Median household income rose from $72,700 to $92,241 between 2021 and 2024, a 26.9% shift. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 20,203 residents to roughly 20,819. Renters now make up 27.2% of households, compared with 31.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 43.5% of adults here, versus 40.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 04072 covers Saco, ME. The median rent here is $2,226/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($92,241/yr), ZIP 04072 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 04072?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 04072 (Saco, ME) is $2,226. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 04072 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 04072's median rent of $2,226/mo is $261 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 04072 compare to other ZIPs in Maine?

ZIP 04072 falls in the middle range for Maine, ranking #11 out of 26 ZIPs at $2,226/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 04072?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,226/mo in ZIP 04072. The local median household income is $92,241/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 04072?

Rent in ZIP 04072 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 04072 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 04072 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,226/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($92,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 04072 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 04072 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.2% of ZIP 04072 households are renters, while 72.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 04072 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 04072 compare to the rest of Saco?

ZIP 04072 sits right at the Saco citywide median of $2,226/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 04072 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 04072 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,226/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 04072's median household income ($92,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 04072 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8–7.15%
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