Zip Code 04042

ME · Population: 4,766

A
82/100
99
A+
Safety
73
B+
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
77
B+
Jobs
Zip 04042, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04042

Zip code 04042 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 4,766 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $84,219 and home values around $271,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.7%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$84,219
Home Value
$271,800
Rent
$1,045/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
28.6%
Unemployment
1.7%
Owner-Occupied
91.9%
Rent Burden
14.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability73B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy77B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).