Zip Code 04553

ME · Population: 1,766

A
81/100
99
A+
Safety
71
B+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
77
B+
Jobs
Zip 04553, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04553

Zip code 04553 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 1,766 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 81/100), 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 $81,979 and home values around $396,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 47.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.8%.

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
$81,979
Home Value
$396,300
Rent
$1,039/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
47.5%
Unemployment
1.8%
Owner-Occupied
78.7%
Rent Burden
15.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability71B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy77B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall81AWeighted 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).