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Population and households in ZIP 04046
Household size in ZIP 04046
| Period | ZIP 04046 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 04046 is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.49, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 04046
| Period | ZIP 04046 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.6 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 04046 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 04046
| Period | ZIP 04046 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 04046 (12.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Maine as a whole (8.8%). The single-parent share is up 3.5 points from 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 04046
Renters in ZIP 04046
| Period | ZIP 04046 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 04046 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 04046
| Period | ZIP 04046 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 04046: 21.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 04046
| Period | ZIP 04046 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 04046 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 04046
| Period | ZIP 04046 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $721 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,024 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,219 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,529 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$808 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 04046 costs $1,529 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 $808 a month since 2006–10, up 112%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 20.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 04046
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 04046
| Period | ZIP 04046 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.8% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 04046 than nationally: 42.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 04046
| Period | ZIP 04046 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 04046: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 04046
| Period | ZIP 04046 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 04046 has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 04046 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 04046 | 2.37 | 47.3 | 12.2% | 18.2% | 21.6% | 1987 | $1,529 | 42.8% | 97.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 04043 | 2.18 | 52.0 | 7.3% | 19.4% | 11.7% | 1982 | $1,505 | 50.7% | 96.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 04005 | 2.34 | 37.7 | 9.4% | 48.6% | 11.9% | 1963 | $1,411 | 33.1% | 95.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 04072 | 2.37 | 44.6 | 5.6% | 27.2% | 8.6% | 1979 | $1,328 | 42.8% | 96.3% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 04063 | 1.41 | 72.8 | 7.2% | 37.2% | 49.4% | 1974 | $578 | 73.7% | 100.0% | 21.5% |
| ZIP 04006 | 1.83 | 68.9 | 7.0% | 13.7% | 60.9% | 1948 | $1,782 | 66.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 04064 | 1.77 | 57.0 | 4.7% | 31.6% | 25.2% | 1978 | $1,204 | 42.6% | 97.3% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 04090 | 2.39 | 50.1 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 32.9% | 1992 | $1,404 | 42.9% | 96.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 04002 | 2.45 | 50.1 | 8.5% | 10.1% | 15.3% | 1979 | $998 | 25.2% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 04073 | 2.33 | 42.9 | 10.1% | 30.6% | 6.8% | 1971 | $1,186 | 24.4% | 91.1% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 04074 | 2.33 | 50.4 | 7.3% | 22.5% | 10.9% | 1990 | $2,110 | 57.2% | 98.8% | 2.6% |
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 04046. 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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