ZIP Code 04256

Located in Mechanic Falls, ME (Androscoggin County)

ZIP Code 04256 (Mechanic Falls, ME): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 3,134 residents (110 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $273,870
  • Average Household Income: $69,914

ZIP code 04256 primarily serves Mechanic Falls, ME in Androscoggin County. An estimated 3,134 people live within this area, with about 110 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 04256, the average price is around $273,870. That makes local housing 2% lower than the Maine average of $279,725, and 11% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 04256 earns about $69,914 a year. This income is 5% lower than the average family in Maine ($73,507), and 11% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 3,134
Median Household Income $69,914
Median Home Value $273,870
Median Age 39.8 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$34,023
Labor Force Participation62.0%
Unemployment Rate3.0%
Average Commute Time25.9 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate79.8%
Median Rent$1,076
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)33.1%
Total Housing Units1,246

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityMechanic Falls
CountyAndroscoggin
County FIPS23001
Metro Area (CBSA)Lewiston-Auburn, ME
Combined Area (CSA)Portland-Lewiston-South Portland, ME
Population Density110.0/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)44.1029, -70.4073
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.00
Dual Income Families54.4%

Marital Status

Married48.0%
Never Married31.6%
Divorced12.3%
Widowed8.1%

Gender

Male54.1%
Female45.9%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)13.1%
Poverty Rate9.2%

Key Population Groups

Veterans8.3%
Disabled Population17.7%
Limited English Proficiency2.7%

All ZIP Codes in Mechanic Falls

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
04256 Current 3,134 $69,914 $273,870

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