Zip Code 04097

ME · Population: 4,106

A
81/100
99
A+
Safety
81
A
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
70
B+
Jobs
Zip 04097, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04097

Zip code 04097 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 4,106 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 $118,304 and home values around $447,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

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
$118,304
Home Value
$447,700
Rent
$1,487/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
52.3%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
83.4%
Rent Burden
15.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability81ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy70B+Lower 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).