NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 04224

ME · Population: 2,872

B+
78/100
90
A+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 04224, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04224

Zip code 04224 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 2,872 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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 $58,954 and home values around $118,700, 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 17% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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
$58,954
Home Value
$118,700
Rent
$589/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
17%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
82.5%
Rent Burden
12% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety90A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).