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Zip Code 04061

ME · Population: 2,909

A
82/100
97
A+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
70
B+
Jobs
Zip 04061, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04061

Zip code 04061 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 2,909 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 $81,487 and home values around $197,800, 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 20.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average.

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
$81,487
Home Value
$197,800
Rent
—
Median Age
34
College Educated
20.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
Owner-Occupied
95.9%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy70B+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).