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Population and households in ZIP 04072
Household size in ZIP 04072
| Period | ZIP 04072 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 04072 are small: just 2.37 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. Household size has edged down from 2.42 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 04072
| Period | ZIP 04072 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 04072 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.6, 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 40.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 04072
| Period | ZIP 04072 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 04072: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 68 Maine ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 04072
Renters in ZIP 04072
| Period | ZIP 04072 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.9% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.5% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 04072 own their homes; 27.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 35.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. The renter share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 04072
| Period | ZIP 04072 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 04072 is close to the national rate: 8.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Maine overall (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 04072
| Period | ZIP 04072 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 04072 was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Maine overall, where the median home dates to 1975. The median year built has moved up from 1970 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 04072
| Period | ZIP 04072 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $977 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,040 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,208 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,328 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$351 | +$464 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 04072 runs $1,328 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Maine overall ($1,230). Rent has climbed $351 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just 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 04072
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 04072
| Period | ZIP 04072 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.5% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.8% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.3 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 04072 than nationally: 42.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast.
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 04072
| Period | ZIP 04072 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 04072: 96.3% 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 5.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 04072
| Period | ZIP 04072 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 04072 has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, as it has nationally. 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 04072 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 04072 | 2.37 | 44.6 | 5.6% | 27.2% | 8.6% | 1979 | $1,328 | 42.8% | 96.3% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 04005 | 2.34 | 37.7 | 9.4% | 48.6% | 11.9% | 1963 | $1,411 | 33.1% | 95.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 04063 | 1.41 | 72.8 | 7.2% | 37.2% | 49.4% | 1974 | $578 | 73.7% | 100.0% | 21.5% |
| ZIP 04064 | 1.77 | 57.0 | 4.7% | 31.6% | 25.2% | 1978 | $1,204 | 42.6% | 97.3% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 04074 | 2.33 | 50.4 | 7.3% | 22.5% | 10.9% | 1990 | $2,110 | 57.2% | 98.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 04006 | 1.83 | 68.9 | 7.0% | 13.7% | 60.9% | 1948 | $1,782 | 66.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 04046 | 2.37 | 47.3 | 12.2% | 18.2% | 21.6% | 1987 | $1,529 | 42.8% | 97.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 04093 | 2.44 | 45.6 | 7.4% | 19.7% | 13.6% | 1982 | $1,559 | 31.4% | 98.4% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 04002 | 2.45 | 50.1 | 8.5% | 10.1% | 15.3% | 1979 | $998 | 25.2% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 04042 | 2.71 | 43.5 | 12.5% | 12.5% | 7.4% | 1977 | $1,396 | 28.7% | 90.6% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 04106 | 2.22 | 42.2 | 5.9% | 41.8% | 5.8% | 1964 | $1,760 | 50.6% | 95.5% | 2.7% |
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 04072. 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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