Zip Code 04284

ME · Population: 1,069

A
80/100
99
A+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
Zip 04284, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04284

Zip code 04284 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 1,069 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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.

The median household income here is $70,806, with home values near $291,000 and rents around $854/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 43% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$70,806
Home Value
$291,000
Rent
$854/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
43%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
82.5%
Rent Burden
14.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).