Zip Code 04859

ME · Population: 781

A
86/100
99
A+
Safety
77
B+
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 04859

Zip code 04859 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 781 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), 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 $87,500 and home values around $553,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33.4% 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
$87,500
Home Value
$553,000
Rent
—
Median Age
64
College Educated
33.4%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
85.8%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability77B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).