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Population and households in ZIP 04043
Household size in ZIP 04043
| Period | ZIP 04043 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 04043 are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.40, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 04043
| Period | ZIP 04043 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.6 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.9 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.0 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 04043 skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 49.6, mirroring the country. Of the 68 Maine ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 04043
| Period | ZIP 04043 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 04043: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 04043
Renters in ZIP 04043
| Period | ZIP 04043 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.4% of households in ZIP 04043 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (40.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 04043
| Period | ZIP 04043 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 04043: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Even so, the rate is lower than in Maine as a whole (16.4%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 04043
| Period | ZIP 04043 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 04043 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Maine as a whole, where the median home dates to 1975. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 04043
| Period | ZIP 04043 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $980 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,031 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,084 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,505 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$526 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 04043 costs $1,505 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Maine as a whole ($1,230). Rent has climbed $526 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 04043
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 04043
| Period | ZIP 04043 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.0% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.7% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 04043: 50.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 04043
| Period | ZIP 04043 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 04043: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 04043
| Period | ZIP 04043 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 04043 than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Even so, the rate is higher than in Maine overall (3.9%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 04043 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 04043 | 2.18 | 52.0 | 7.3% | 19.4% | 11.7% | 1982 | $1,505 | 50.7% | 96.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 04046 | 2.37 | 47.3 | 12.2% | 18.2% | 21.6% | 1987 | $1,529 | 42.8% | 97.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 04090 | 2.39 | 50.1 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 32.9% | 1992 | $1,404 | 42.9% | 96.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 04005 | 2.34 | 37.7 | 9.4% | 48.6% | 11.9% | 1963 | $1,411 | 33.1% | 95.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 04002 | 2.45 | 50.1 | 8.5% | 10.1% | 15.3% | 1979 | $998 | 25.2% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 03907 | 2.07 | 62.8 | 1.2% | 5.7% | 68.2% | 1978 | $1,339 | 63.5% | 98.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 04073 | 2.33 | 42.9 | 10.1% | 30.6% | 6.8% | 1971 | $1,186 | 24.4% | 91.1% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 04006 | 1.83 | 68.9 | 7.0% | 13.7% | 60.9% | 1948 | $1,782 | 66.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 03906 | 2.47 | 43.5 | 9.6% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 1976 | $1,093 | 28.9% | 96.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 03902 | 2.83 | 42.1 | 9.4% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1989 | $1,671 | 46.0% | 95.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 04083 | 2.34 | 38.9 | 12.8% | 22.5% | 5.2% | 1966 | $1,297 | 31.4% | 94.4% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 04043. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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