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U.S. ZIP Code · ME04073

York County · Portland-South Portland, ME

Typical home value

$372,193[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.7%
5-year / yr
+7.2%
10-year / yr
+9.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+31.0%
vs metro
-26.4%
vs state
+10.1%
ZIP 04073 location in ME
Location of ZIP 04073 in ME

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 04073 is worth $372,193 — 26.4% below the Portland-South Portland, ME median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,681 a month — a 5.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,681[2]
Gross yield
5.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,187[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for York County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
17,414[3]
Median household income
$72,917[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of York County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+845[5]
Moved in
6,644
Moved out
5,799

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Sanford High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Sanford Public Schools

    1,099 students

  • Sanford Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Sanford Public Schools

    923 students

  • Margaret Chase Smith

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Sanford Public Schools

    439 students

  • Sanford Pride Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Sanford Public Schools

    378 students

  • Sanford Regional Technical Center

    Not applicable · Sanford Public Schools

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$20,167

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,882
Loan principal$297,754
Down payment$74,439
Total interest paid$379,769

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.51
Monthly cost to own$2,540
Monthly rent$1,681

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
88th percentile[1]
Rental yield
79th percentile[2]
Property tax
88th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 04073?
The typical home in 04073 is worth $372,193, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 04073?
Home values in 04073 are up 0.7% over the past year, and up 7.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 04073?
A typical home in 04073 rents for about $1,681 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 04073?
The effective property tax rate in 04073 is 1.1% — roughly $4,187 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 04073?
ZIP code 04073 has a population of 17,414 and a median household income of $72,917.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Sanford, ME

    Typical home
    $366,326
    Gross yield
  • Kezar Falls CDP, ME

    Typical home
    $360,867
    Gross yield
  • Bowdoinham CDP, ME

    Typical home
    $388,870
    Gross yield
  • Lake Arrowhead CDP, ME

    Typical home
    $389,179
    Gross yield
  • Cornish CDP, ME

    Typical home
    $393,443
    Gross yield
  • ME

    Typical home
    $395,931
    Gross yield

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