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ZIP 04096

Part of Yarmouth, ME
Pop. 9,053·Cumberland County·7th most expensive ZIP in Maine
Median rent (all units)
$2,470/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
+$505
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 04096 · $2,470
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,390
3 BR
$2,910
4 BR+
$3,160
Research median
$2,390/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
$29,640/yr
At $2,470/mo median
Location
StateME
CountyCumberland County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 04096 (Yarmouth, ME) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 66.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,053
Median income
$110,216
Median age
43.4
Renters
19.6%
Age distribution
24.7%
17.7%
22.6%
14.8%
20.2%
Under 1824.7%
18–3417.7%
35–5422.6%
55–6414.8%
65+20.2%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
94.7%
White94.7%
Black0.6%
Hispanic3.4%
Other1%
Education (25+)
24.3%
66.8%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma7.7%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+66.8%
Housing tenure
80.4%
19.6%
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 04096 in Yarmouth, ME has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,942 → $110,216
up 21.2%
Population
8,903 → 9,053
up 1.7%
Renter share
25.1% → 19.6%
-5.5 pts
Bachelor's+
60% → 66.8%
+6.8 pts
Median age
44.8 → 43.4
-1.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $90,942 to $110,216 across the same window, up 21.2% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 8,903 residents to roughly 9,053. Renters now make up 19.6% of households, compared with 25.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 66.8% of adults here, versus 60% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 04096 covers Yarmouth, ME. The median rent here is $2,470/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,390/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($110,216/yr), ZIP 04096 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 04096?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 04096 (Yarmouth, ME) is $2,470. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 04096 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 04096's median rent of $2,470/mo is $505 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 04096 compare to other ZIPs in Maine?

ZIP 04096 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maine, ranking #7 out of 26 ZIPs tracked at $2,470/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 04096?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,470/mo in ZIP 04096. The local median household income is $110,216/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 04096?

Rent in ZIP 04096 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 04096 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 04096 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,470/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($110,216/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 04096 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 04096 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.6% of ZIP 04096 households are renters, while 80.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 04096 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 04096 compare to the rest of Yarmouth?

ZIP 04096 is pricier than Yarmouth as a whole. At $2,470/mo, it's $15 above the Yarmouth citywide median of $2,455/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 04096 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 04096 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,470/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 04096's median household income ($110,216/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 04096 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8–7.15%
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