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Population and households in ZIP 04216
Household size in ZIP 04216
| Period | ZIP 04216 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.14 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 04216 is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The picture is much the same across Maine. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.41, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 04216
| Period | ZIP 04216 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.8 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 60.0 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.8 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 04216 skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 04216
| Period | ZIP 04216 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.1% of households in ZIP 04216, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 04216
Renters in ZIP 04216
| Period | ZIP 04216 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 2.5% of households in ZIP 04216 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 61.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 04216
| Period | ZIP 04216 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.4% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 54.7% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.9% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 04216: 48.9% 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.
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 04216
| Period | ZIP 04216 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 04216 was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980).
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 04216
| Period | ZIP 04216 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $389 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $376 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $704 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $989 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$600 | +$464 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 04216 pays $989 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.2% of the typical renter's income, just over 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 04216
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 04216
| Period | ZIP 04216 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 04216: 24.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 04216
| Period | ZIP 04216 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.0% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 04216: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Maine.
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 04216
| Period | ZIP 04216 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.6% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 04216 runs well above the national rate: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. 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 04216 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 04216 | 2.27 | 51.8 | 4.1% | 2.5% | 48.9% | 1976 | $989 | 24.4% | 95.4% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 04226 | 2.27 | 51.8 | 4.0% | 2.3% | 48.8% | 1976 | $989 | 24.4% | 95.4% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 04275 | 2.27 | 56.5 | 2.1% | 10.1% | 49.0% | 1958 | $768 | 14.1% | 92.7% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 04261 | 2.15 | 61.6 | 4.4% | 11.2% | 84.1% | 1993 | $1,070 | 31.4% | 98.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 04276 | 2.17 | 46.9 | 12.1% | 36.9% | 20.5% | 1946 | $780 | 18.6% | 90.6% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 04257 | 2.56 | 46.3 | 8.1% | 21.0% | 30.9% | 1961 | $1,004 | 12.7% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 04224 | 2.53 | 49.3 | 9.4% | 13.1% | 17.6% | 1970 | $691 | 25.0% | 97.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 04285 | 2.77 | 47.3 | 4.5% | 9.2% | 51.6% | 1975 | $807 | 22.8% | 93.5% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 04227 | 2.46 | 49.9 | 10.8% | 14.5% | 7.8% | 1969 | $658 | 25.6% | 98.2% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 03588 | 2.16 | 52.1 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 34.7% | 1976 | $879 | 17.3% | 93.8% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 04984 | 3.15 | 34.0 | 5.3% | 7.3% | 32.3% | 1966 | $1,458 | 13.2% | 95.4% | 3.6% |
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 04216. 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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