| City: | Biddeford Pool, Maine |
| City Alias: | Biddeford Pl |
| County: | York County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:52:39 PM |
| Population: | 100 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 207 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.4455, -70.3434 |
| Land Area: | 0.063 sq mi |
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Biddeford Pool sits at the end of a peninsula where the Saco River meets the Atlantic Ocean. This tiny coastal enclave spans just 0.06 square miles but houses 273 PO Boxes serving a population that fluctuates dramatically with the seasons. Only 36 of the 93 housing units are occupied year-round. The remaining 57 units—61% of all housing—sit vacant most of the year, coming alive during summer months when property owners arrive from Portland, Boston, and beyond.
The post office doesn't just serve the 100 year-round residents. It maintains PO Boxes for vacation homeowners who need a permanent mailing address for property taxes, insurance documents, and local correspondence that can't wait for their seasonal arrival. That's why the adoption rate reaches 7.58 boxes per household. Waterfront property here commands a median value of $1.1 million, and owners who visit for weeks rather than months still need reliable mail service.
Mail delivery here follows rural carrier routes—two distinct routes (Route R) serve the peninsula's four streets: Lester B Orcutt Boulevard, Fourth Street, Eighth Street, and Yates Street. There's also general delivery service and four PO Box routes handling the 273 boxes. The post office itself operates as a named building in the USPS system, a recognition of its role as the community's postal anchor. This isn't a place where you'd find door-to-door city delivery. The coastal geography and seasonal population make centralized PO Box service more practical.
The street names reveal a small, established coastal settlement. Lester B Orcutt Boulevard—the main artery with triple the delivery points of other streets—honors a local figure, while numbered streets (Fourth, Eighth) suggest an older grid pattern from when this was a more developed seasonal resort. With only four streets generating delivery records, the geographic compactness becomes clear. Most mail goes to PO Boxes rather than street addresses, typical of vacation communities where seasonal residency makes centralized mail service essential.
ZIP Code 04006 has 100 residents and 36 households (average 2.78 persons per household). The median age is 51.5 years, older than the state (45.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 36.0% male and 64.0% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 100Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 72Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,587.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $250,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 36Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,141,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.78Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.90Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 30 | 34 | 63 | 139 | 169 | 146 | 163 | 154 | 162 | 141 | 54 | 75 | 72 |
| Decennial Census | 96 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 100 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.5
Male Median Age: 28.5
Female Median Age: 61
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 84 | 92.31% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 3.30% |
| Asian: | 2 | 2.20% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 2.20% |
| Total: | 91 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 36 | 36.00% | 28.5 years |
| Females: | 64 | 64.00% | 61.0 years |
| Total: | 100 | 100% | 51.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 72 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 72 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 72 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $250,001, which is far above the state median ($71,773), is up $240,569 (2,550.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $203,215. Family households earn a median of $250,001 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $250,001). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $51,429, which is lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $51,429 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.1%, which is well above the state rate (62.1%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (71.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $9,432 | $9,792 | $68,036 | $34,464 | $33,839 | $42,708 | $0 | $32,708 | $46,786 | $0 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $250,001 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $71,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $250,001 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $9,271 | $87,614 | $33,750 | $33,214 | $0 | $18,684 | $0 | $35,769 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $54,286 | $84,250 | $106,136 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,500 | $37,500 | $43,478 | $43,833 | $48,929 | $51,429 |
| Employed: | 49 | 68.06% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 23 | 31.94% |
| Total: | 72 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 35 | 71.43% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 14 | 28.57% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 49 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $1,141,700, which is much higher than the state median ($266,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $296,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,084), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,115. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 72.79%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $677,100 | $738,600 | $715,900 | $727,300 | $750,000 | $0 | $845,200 | $842,100 | $801,500 | $0 | $1,141,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,471 | $1,250 | $988 | $1,036 | $1,125 | $1,115 | $1,272 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 43.24% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 21 | 56.76% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 37 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 37 | 27.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 99 | 72.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 136 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 136 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 136 | 100% |
In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 77.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 62 | 86.11% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 13.89% |
| Total: | 72 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 72 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 72 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 49 | 46.67% |
| Public Insurance: | 56 | 53.33% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 105 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 105 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 04006 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 10 people with an annual payroll of $975,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,322Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $101,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $975,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 10Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 04006 is located in York County, Maine, within the Portland-South Portland, ME Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38860) and Maine's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 557,764 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 04006. It covers 0.063 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Portland-South Portland, MESource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38860Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 557,764Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.063 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3285.52 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 04006 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.