ZIP Code · ME

ZIP 04073

Part of Sanford, ME

Pop. 17,414·York County·16th most expensive ZIP in Maine

Median rent (all units)

$1,795/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.5%

Month-over-Month

-1.4%

vs US Median

-$137

Reported rents

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ZIP 04073 · $1,795

More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,220

1 BR

$1,340

2 BR

$1,630

3 BR

$2,180

4 BR+

$2,430

Research median

$1,630/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Maine

Rent in ZIP 04073 changed +5.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 16 Maine ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,917) is $1,823 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,630); a 3-bedroom is $2,180.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 04073. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,540/yr

At $1,795/mo median

Location

CitySanford

StateME

CountyYork County

Rent Market Meter

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Rents are climbing (5.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 04073 (Sanford, ME) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

17,414

Median income

$72,917

Median age

42.8

Renters

30.6%

Age distribution

18.8%

20.8%

23.5%

16.3%

20.6%

Under 1818.8%

18–3420.8%

35–5423.5%

55–6416.3%

65+20.6%

Gender

48.9%

51.1%

Male48.9%

Female51.1%

Race & ethnicity

88%

White88%

Black1.6%

Hispanic2.3%

Asian2.7%

Other5.4%

Education (25+)

35.2%

32.7%

22.6%

No HS diploma9.5%

HS diploma35.2%

Some college32.7%

Bachelor's+22.6%

Housing tenure

69.4%

30.6%

Owner69.4%

Renter30.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 04073 in Sanford, ME has changed in 5 years

Income

$63,750 → $72,917

up 14.4%

Population

17,114 → 17,414

up 1.8%

Renter share

36.4% → 30.6%

-5.8 pts

Bachelor's+

18.7% → 22.6%

+3.9 pts

Median age

39.4 → 42.8

+3.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $63,750 to $72,917 across the same window, up 14.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,114 to 17,414 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. About 30.6% of households rent today, against 36.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 18.7% to 22.6%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 04073 covers Sanford, ME. The median rent here is $1,795/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($72,917/yr), ZIP 04073 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 04073?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,795/mo in ZIP 04073. The local median household income is $72,917/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 04073?

Rent in ZIP 04073 has risen 5.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 04073 compare to other ZIPs in Maine?

ZIP 04073 is one of the more affordable among Maine ZIP codes for rent, ranking #16 of 22 at $1,795/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 04073 changed +5.5%, against a typical +3.1% across the 16 Maine ZIP codes Zillow tracks.