NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 04090

ME · Population: 11,365

A
81/100
95
A+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 04090, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04090

Zip code 04090 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 11,365 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 81/100), 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 $75,705 and home values around $385,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 34.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$75,705
Home Value
$385,200
Rent
$1,180/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
34.3%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
87%
Rent Burden
18.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall81AWeighted 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).