Zip Code 04978

ME · Population: 943

A
82/100
99
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
Zip 04978, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04978

Zip code 04978 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 943 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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 $101,932 and home values around $219,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 32.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

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
$101,932
Home Value
$219,900
Rent
$741/mo
Median Age
55
College Educated
32.3%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
91.8%
Rent Burden
8.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).