NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 04860

ME · Population: 1,590

B+
77/100
92
A+
Safety
47
C
Affordability
86
A
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
Zip 04860, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04860

Zip code 04860 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 1,590 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 77/100), 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 $65,104, with home values near $273,400 and rents around $1,543/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 41% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

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
$65,104
Home Value
$273,400
Rent
$1,543/mo
Median Age
61
College Educated
41%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
92.7%
Rent Burden
28.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability47CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life86AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall77B+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).