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Population and households in ZIP 04074
Household size in ZIP 04074
| Period | ZIP 04074 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 04074 are small: just 2.33 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 2.56, 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 04074
| Period | ZIP 04074 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.7 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.4 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 04074 skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.4, 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 44.0, in line with the national trend. Of the 68 Maine ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 04074
| Period | ZIP 04074 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 04074: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Maine ZIP codes, ZIP 04074 has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 04074
Renters in ZIP 04074
| Period | ZIP 04074 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.5% of households in ZIP 04074 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (38.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 04074
| Period | ZIP 04074 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 04074 as nationally: 10.9%, 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 04074
| Period | ZIP 04074 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 04074 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing. Only one other Maine ZIP code with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
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 04074
| Period | ZIP 04074 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,190 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,142 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,178 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,110 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$920 | +$464 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 04074 pays $2,110 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $920 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northwest.
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 04074
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 04074
| Period | ZIP 04074 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.5% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.7% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.2% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 04074: 57.2% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 04074
| Period | ZIP 04074 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 04074: 98.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 68 Maine ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 04074
| Period | ZIP 04074 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.1% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 04074 has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 04074 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 04074 | 2.33 | 50.4 | 7.3% | 22.5% | 10.9% | 1990 | $2,110 | 57.2% | 98.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 04064 | 1.77 | 57.0 | 4.7% | 31.6% | 25.2% | 1978 | $1,204 | 42.6% | 97.3% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 04106 | 2.22 | 42.2 | 5.9% | 41.8% | 5.8% | 1964 | $1,760 | 50.6% | 95.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 04102 | 2.14 | 38.6 | 5.3% | 49.9% | 8.3% | 1946 | $1,480 | 61.6% | 96.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 04107 | 2.56 | 47.4 | 5.2% | 11.9% | 7.5% | 1967 | $2,004 | 73.0% | 99.3% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 04063 | 1.41 | 72.8 | 7.2% | 37.2% | 49.4% | 1974 | $578 | 73.7% | 100.0% | 21.5% |
| ZIP 04072 | 2.37 | 44.6 | 5.6% | 27.2% | 8.6% | 1979 | $1,328 | 42.8% | 96.3% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 04092 | 2.31 | 39.3 | 9.7% | 38.8% | 5.4% | 1970 | $1,492 | 41.1% | 96.2% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 04101 | 1.76 | 35.9 | 6.5% | 77.2% | 11.3% | 1949 | $1,585 | 59.0% | 94.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 04103 | 2.29 | 40.8 | 8.9% | 38.6% | 6.3% | 1963 | $1,654 | 58.5% | 98.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 04005 | 2.34 | 37.7 | 9.4% | 48.6% | 11.9% | 1963 | $1,411 | 33.1% | 95.1% | 2.9% |
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 04074. 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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