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Cornish, ME
Census-designated place in York County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04020.
Population
1,024
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
337
ZIP codes
1
Cornish and its ZIP codes
Cornish at a glance
- Cornish is about 7.5 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,686 a year, 8% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- Median rent is $1,135 a month.
Local data for Cornish, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cornish, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,686
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median rent
$1,135/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (90), German Americans (77), French Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Cornish.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 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
How people get to work
Cornish, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cornish, 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
79° / 6°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cornish, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Cornish
1 in or overlapping Cornish. Population shown
Cities near Cornish
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kezar FallsCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Steep FallsCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 10 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.2 |
| StandishCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| NaplesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| FryeburgCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3 |
| Center Ossipee, NHCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| North WindhamCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| Little FallsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| CascoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| BridgtonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.4 |
| Conway, NHCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7 |
| GorhamCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.7 |
| Sanbornville, NHCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| Milton Mills, NHCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cornish, ME in?
- Cornish is in York County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Cornish, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cornish include 04020.
- What is the population of Cornish, ME?
- About 1,024 people live in Cornish, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cornish?
- Nearby places include Kezar Falls (4.3 mi), Steep Falls (8.9 mi), Lake Arrowhead (10 mi), Standish (13 mi), Naples (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023