City

Sanford, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  York County  ·  Maine

👥17,385Population
💰$69,135Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$259,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 2.2%Asian: 2.5%Other: 6.2%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic2.2%
Black2.2%
Asian2.5%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma63 (0.5%)
HS Graduate4,115 (35.6%)
Some College1,808 (15.6%)
Associates1,493 (12.9%)
Bachelors1,596 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree2,491 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College15.6%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,135 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$259,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,145/mo
Total Housing Units7,772
Vacant Units536

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Sanford, ME

Sanford is a city in Maine, located in York County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,385 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Sanford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,135 is near the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sanford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,145 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sanford is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.71%).

Sanford, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Sanford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04073 17,385 $69,135 $259,500 $1,145 3.2% 35.3% 68.2%