NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 04048

ME · Population: 3,244

B+
76/100
98
A+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
Zip 04048, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04048

Zip code 04048 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 3,244 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $84,464 and home values around $222,400, 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 21.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.4% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$84,464
Home Value
$222,400
Rent
$1,096/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
21.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
Owner-Occupied
90.3%
Rent Burden
15.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+Weighted 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).