NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 04854

ME · Population: 1,440

A
81/100
97
A+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
78
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 04854

Zip code 04854 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 1,440 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 $80,244 and home values around $287,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, 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
$80,244
Home Value
$287,200
Rent
$1,286/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
33.6%
Unemployment
3.3%
Owner-Occupied
78.6%
Rent Burden
19.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy78B+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).