NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 04743

ME · Population: 4,701

B+
72/100
90
A+
Safety
68
B
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
64
B
Jobs
Zip 04743, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04743

Zip code 04743 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 4,701 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), 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 $59,635, with home values near $132,300 and rents around $840/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 32% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average.

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
$59,635
Home Value
$132,300
Rent
$840/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
32%
Unemployment
4.9%
Owner-Occupied
75.3%
Rent Burden
16.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety90A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability68BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy64BLower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+Weighted 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).