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Population and households in ZIP 04086
Household size in ZIP 04086
| Period | ZIP 04086 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 04086 is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. That is in line with the rest of Maine. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.46, as it has 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 04086
| Period | ZIP 04086 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.9, ZIP 04086 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.8, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the center.
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 04086
| Period | ZIP 04086 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 04086 as they are nationally: 11.1%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Maine overall (8.8%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.7 points, 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 04086
Renters in ZIP 04086
| Period | ZIP 04086 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 04086 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (37.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.1 points, 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 04086
| Period | ZIP 04086 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Just as many homes sit empty in ZIP 04086 as nationally: 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Maine overall (16.4%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 04086
| Period | ZIP 04086 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 04086 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest 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 04086
| Period | ZIP 04086 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $861 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $801 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $926 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,662 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$800 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 04086 costs $1,662 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $800 a month since 2006–10, up 93%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest 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 04086
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 04086
| Period | ZIP 04086 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.8% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.2% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.5 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 04086 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (51.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 17.5 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 04086
| Period | ZIP 04086 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 04086: 96.8% 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.
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 04086
| Period | ZIP 04086 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 04086 has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.8 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 04086 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 04086 | 2.38 | 48.9 | 11.1% | 21.1% | 9.6% | 1984 | $1,662 | 51.2% | 96.8% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 04011 | 2.27 | 42.4 | 7.2% | 28.8% | 7.7% | 1977 | $1,566 | 55.1% | 96.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 04252 | 2.58 | 41.6 | 11.1% | 28.4% | 6.7% | 1966 | $939 | 22.3% | 98.2% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 04530 | 2.05 | 45.7 | 9.0% | 31.5% | 12.8% | 1952 | $1,074 | 44.2% | 95.7% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 04008 | 2.49 | 47.5 | 10.4% | 6.2% | 6.4% | 1984 | $914 | 43.6% | 96.4% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 04287 | 2.41 | 46.3 | 7.5% | 15.3% | 7.7% | 1991 | $914 | 30.3% | 93.9% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 04222 | 2.57 | 41.9 | 5.9% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 1987 | $1,010 | 33.4% | 94.5% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 04032 | 2.37 | 49.3 | 6.3% | 22.4% | 12.2% | 1982 | $1,477 | 60.1% | 94.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 04079 | 1.88 | 60.8 | 3.2% | 14.4% | 33.6% | 1981 | $1,331 | 56.4% | 96.3% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 04579 | 2.41 | 54.8 | 14.4% | 4.5% | 9.4% | 1986 | $1,552 | 50.6% | 95.1% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 04250 | 2.60 | 37.0 | 10.3% | 21.5% | 6.2% | 1986 | $1,227 | 23.8% | 95.6% | 1.0% |
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 04086. 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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