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ZIP 04073

Part of Sanford, ME
Pop. 17,414·York County·19th most expensive ZIP in Maine
Median rent (all units)
$1,681/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$284
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 04073 · $1,681
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,172/yr
At $1,681/mo median
Location
StateME
CountyYork County
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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, +0.0% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 04073 covers Sanford, ME. The median rent here is $1,681/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($72,917/yr), ZIP 04073 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 04073?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 04073 (Sanford, ME) is $1,681. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 04073 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 04073's median rent of $1,681/mo is $284 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 04073 compare to other ZIPs in Maine?

ZIP 04073 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maine, ranking #19 out of 26 ZIPs at $1,681/mo.

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 $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,681/mo in ZIP 04073. The local median household income is $72,917/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 04073?

Rent in ZIP 04073 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 04073 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 04073 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,681/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($72,917/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 04073 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 04073 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.6% of ZIP 04073 households are renters, while 69.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 04073 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 04073 compare to the rest of Sanford?

ZIP 04073 sits right at the Sanford citywide median of $1,681/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 04073 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 04073 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,681/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 04073's median household income ($72,917/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 04073 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8–7.15%
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