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Sanford, ME
City in York County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04073, 04083.
Population
22,247
Land area
47.8sq mi
People per sq mi
466
ZIP codes
2
Sanford and its ZIP codes
Sanford at a glance
- Sanford is about 10 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 7th among 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- The median household income is $72,524, close to the Maine median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,200 (6% below Maine) and median rent is $1,152 a month.
Local data for Sanford, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sanford, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,524
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$280,200
Median rent
$1,152/mo
Homeownership
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,840), French Americans (3,382), German Americans (1,815).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Sanford.
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
$36.8M
505 loans, 4,388 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sanford, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sanford, 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
81° / 10°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sanford, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Sanford
2 in or overlapping Sanford. Population shown
Cities near Sanford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.9 |
| West KennebunkCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.5 |
| North BerwickCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3.4 |
| KennebunkCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 6.7 |
| BerwickCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| South BerwickCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| KennebunkportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| Milton, NHCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| BiddefordCity | 14 mi | 30.1 |
| Milton Mills, NHCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Somersworth, NHCity | 14 mi | 9.8 |
| SacoCity | 15 mi | 38.6 |
| Rochester, NHCity | 15 mi | 45 |
| Union, NHCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| Cape NeddickCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sanford, ME in?
- Sanford is in York County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Sanford, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sanford include 04073, 04083.
- What is the population of Sanford, ME?
- About 22,247 people live in Sanford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sanford?
- Nearby places include Alfred (4.4 mi), West Kennebunk (6.8 mi), North Berwick (7.8 mi), Kennebunk (8.9 mi), Berwick (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023