04074 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 04074, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

04074 is a zip code in Cumberland County, Maine, which covers Scarborough, with a total population of 21,639 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 04074 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 04074.

The estimated population of people living in 04074 is 21,639, with a median age of 47.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 04074 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,639
+6.2%
+11.15%
2020
20,376
+2.47%
-
2019
19,885
+0.87%
-
2018
19,713
+1.25%
-
2017
19,469
 - -

Population of 04074 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 04074 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.6%
89.1%
 +2.81%
Black/African American
0.2%
1.4%
 -85.71%
Native
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
2.2%
2.2%
 0.00%
Asian
2.9%
5.1%
 -43.14%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.7%
 +47.06%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 04074 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 04074 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 04074 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 04074 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.4 -0.21% 46.9 0% 47.7 0%
2020 47.5 -0.42% 46.9 -0.42% 47.7 -0.83%
2019 47.7 +1.71% 47.1 +1.29% 48.1 +1.91%
2018 46.9 +2.4% 46.5 +1.53% 47.2 +2.83%
2017 45.8 - 45.8 - 45.9 -

The median age of the 04074 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 04074 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 846 +29.21% 1,154 -22.99% 1,112 897
10 to 19 1,368 +1.91% 1,353 -9.81% 1,372 1,215
20 to 29 682 -19.57% 729 +33.48% 525 953
30 to 39 1,106 -0.84% 1,095 +16.52% 1,040 1,271
40 to 49 1,288 +19.64% 1,329 +29.21% 1,555 1,734
50 to 59 1,674 +19.73% 1,787 +1.06% 2,026 1,793
60 to 69 1,014 +17.79% 1,420 +22.21% 1,204 1,737
70+ 1,275 +28.77% 1,349 +14.72% 1,676 1,529

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 04074 zip code is $107,210.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 04074.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $113,152.00
  • 45 to 64
    $140,733.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,861.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 04074 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 04074, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 04074 is currently $139,213.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

18.51% of households in 04074 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 04074 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    18.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 04074 is $57,118.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 04074 by the total population of 04074.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 04074 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 04074 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    18.69%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 04074 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 04074 zip over the age of 16 is 17,991.

Of those people, a total of 69.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 04074 is 67.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 04074 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 948 58.90% 13.80%
20 to 24 years 916 86.80% 3.40%
25 to 29 years 562 87.00% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 1,475 97.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,416 91.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 3,586 93.70% 0.10%
55 to 59 years 1,942 80.60% 3.10%
60 to 64 years 1,520 71.10% 2.50%
65 to 74 years 2,551 33.40% 5.00%
75 years and over 2,075 5.90% 10.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 04074. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,840 68.20% 1.70%
Black or African American 39 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 111 94.60% 0.00%
Asian 456 77.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 544 86.60% 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 286 73.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,708 68.30% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 04074 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 04074 is 12,198, with median earnings of $49,492.00.

Women in 04074 are earning approximately 72.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,198 $49,492.00
Male 6,101 $58,051.00
Female 6,097 $42,261.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 04074 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,680 $95,329.00
Business and Financial 871 $85,759.00
Computer and Mathematical 259 $91,510.00
Architecture and Engineering 209 $142,679.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 124 $60,500.00
Community and Social Service 181 $48,098.00
Legal 350 $64,839.00
Educational and Library 745 $48,672.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $43,654.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,420 $76,368.00
Healthcare Support 182 $36,294.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 129 $48,897.00
Law Enforcement 27 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 617 $11,132.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 484 $27,694.00
Personal Care and Service 348 $16,000.00
Sales 1,785 $52,629.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,124 $40,640.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 125 $51,153.00
Construction and Extraction 225 $46,563.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 119 $60,536.00
Production 607 $26,594.00
Transportation and Material Moving 304 $46,818.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 04074 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 04074.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 948 $97,401.00 732 $79,329.00
Business and Financial 394 $115,543.00 477 $66,827.00
Computer and Mathematical 244 $92,292.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 182 $158,958.00 27 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 73 $133,102.00 51 $40,950.00
Community and Social Service 63 $47,880.00 118 $50,278.00
Legal 181 $57,240.00 169 $69,598.00
Educational and Library 249 $65,239.00 496 $42,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $44,615.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 362 $111,364.00 1,058 $74,808.00
Healthcare Support 39 $0.00 143 $35,721.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 111 $50,089.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 188 $4,596.00 429 $11,812.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 357 $28,718.00 127 $12,261.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $0.00 312 $17,286.00
Sales 980 $77,297.00 805 $27,184.00
Office and Administrative Support 290 $42,444.00 834 $40,162.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 125 $51,153.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 225 $46,563.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $91,711.00 59 $0.00
Production 433 $27,305.00 174 $16,330.00
Transportation and Material Moving 272 $47,159.00 32 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,811 households in 04074, with an average household size of 2.42 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,153 families living in the 04074 zip code with an average family size of 2.92 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 04074:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,246 348 559 2,658
Average Household Size 2.98 2.84 2.92 1.16
Total Families 5,246 348 559 0
Average Household Size 2.96 2.58 2.76 0

Poverty

Of the 6,153 families living in 04074, 1.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 04074:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,074 housing units in 04074.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,811 87.46%
Vacant 1,263 12.54%

16.89% of the total 10,074 housing units in 04074 are rental units. This is approximately 1,701 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,039 are occupied by the owner - or 69.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 04074 is $1,651.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 04074 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    71
  • Less than $500
    108
  • $500 to $999
    190
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    365
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    622
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    148
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    18
  • $3,000 or more
    250

Property Value

The median value of a property in 04074 is $399,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 04074 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    52
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    27
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    184
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    283
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,353
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,402
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,421
  • $1,000,000 or more
    317

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 04074. The chart below shows the number of properties in 04074 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,018
  • 1940 to 1949
    455
  • 1950 to 1959
    532
  • 1960 to 1969
    467
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,638
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,630
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,813
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,590
  • 2010 to 2013
    865
  • 2014 or later
    66

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 04074 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    194
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,731
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,826
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,060

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 04074 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 04074 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 04074.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    358
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,321
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,895
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,132
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,971
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    805
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    725
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    151
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    66
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    326
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    109
  • 90 or more minutes
    93

Summary

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