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Biddeford, ME
City in York County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04005, 04006.
Population
22,498
Land area
30.1sq mi
People per sq mi
748
ZIP codes
2
Biddeford and its ZIP codes
Biddeford at a glance
- Biddeford is about 17 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- Households here earn a median of $72,333 a year, 3% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $396,600 (34% above Maine) and median rent is $1,292 a month.
Local data for Biddeford, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Biddeford, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,333
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$396,600
Median rent
$1,292/mo
Homeownership
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher
32.1%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,594), French Americans (2,965), German Americans (1,497).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Biddeford.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,166
79,603 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,683
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,894 per person
PPP loans
$39.7M
648 loans, 4,309 jobs reported
How people get to work
Biddeford, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home14.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Biddeford, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,136
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
2,796
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 13°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Biddeford, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Biddeford
2 in or overlapping Biddeford. Population shown
Cities near Biddeford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SacoCity | 4.6 mi | 38.6 |
| Old Orchard BeachCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 7.4 |
| West KennebunkCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.5 |
| KennebunkportCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3 |
| KennebunkCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 6.7 |
| DunstanCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| South PortlandCity | 14 mi | 12 |
| SanfordCity | 14 mi | 47.8 |
| GorhamCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.7 |
| WestbrookCity | 17 mi | 17.2 |
| PortlandCity | 17 mi | 21.5 |
| North BerwickCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| Little FallsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Biddeford, ME in?
- Biddeford is in York County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Biddeford, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Biddeford include 04005, 04006.
- What is the population of Biddeford, ME?
- About 22,498 people live in Biddeford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Biddeford?
- Nearby places include Saco (4.6 mi), Old Orchard Beach (5 mi), West Kennebunk (7.5 mi), Kennebunkport (7.5 mi), Kennebunk (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023