NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 04259

ME · Population: 3,410

A
85/100
96
A+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
Zip 04259, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04259

Zip code 04259 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 3,410 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 85/100), 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 $78,864 and home values around $232,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 35% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

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
$78,864
Home Value
$232,900
Rent
$978/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
35%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
77%
Rent Burden
14.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall85AWeighted 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).