Zip Code 04496

ME · Population: 3,837

A
84/100
99
A+
Safety
87
A
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
Zip 04496, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04496

Zip code 04496 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 3,837 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), 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 $85,809 and home values around $199,600, 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 28.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.6%.

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
$85,809
Home Value
$199,600
Rent
$608/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
28.5%
Unemployment
0.6%
Owner-Occupied
86.9%
Rent Burden
8.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability87ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).