NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 04973

ME · Population: 1,415

A
86/100
97
A+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
88
A
Quality of Life
70
B+
Jobs
Zip 04973, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04973

Zip code 04973 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 1,415 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 $81,536 and home values around $254,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

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

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, 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
$81,536
Home Value
$254,800
Rent
$825/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
32%
Unemployment
4.2%
Owner-Occupied
89.4%
Rent Burden
12.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life88AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy70B+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).