Zip Code 04537

ME · Population: 1,438

A
82/100
99
A+
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
Zip 04537, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04537

Zip code 04537 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 1,438 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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 $66,719, with home values near $290,000 and rents around $992/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 31.7% 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
$66,719
Home Value
$290,000
Rent
$992/mo
Median Age
57
College Educated
31.7%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
95.4%
Rent Burden
17.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).