NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 04917

ME · Population: 3,258

A
80/100
97
A+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
87
A
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
Zip 04917, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04917

Zip code 04917 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 3,258 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $81,691 and home values around $290,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 40.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.7% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$81,691
Home Value
$290,800
Rent
$858/mo
Median Age
53
College Educated
40.9%
Unemployment
6.7%
Owner-Occupied
92%
Rent Burden
12.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life87AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).