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Population and households in ZIP 04274
Household size in ZIP 04274
| Period | ZIP 04274 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 04274 run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Maine as a whole, where it has 2.30 people. Household size has crept up from 2.39 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 04274
| Period | ZIP 04274 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 04274 is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Still, the population here is younger than in Maine overall, where the median age is 45.0. The median age has edged down from 44.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 04274
| Period | ZIP 04274 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in ZIP 04274, well below the national share of 11.6%. Maine as a whole looks much the same.
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 04274
Renters in ZIP 04274
| Period | ZIP 04274 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.1% of households in ZIP 04274 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 50.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.4 points since 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 04274
| Period | ZIP 04274 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 20.6% of the housing in ZIP 04274, 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 risen 3.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 04274
| Period | ZIP 04274 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 04274 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest. Of the 68 Maine ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have 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 04274
| Period | ZIP 04274 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $870 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $884 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $879 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,198 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$327 | +$464 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 04274 runs $1,198 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $327 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 41.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 04274
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 04274
| Period | ZIP 04274 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 04274: 24.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the east.
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 04274
| Period | ZIP 04274 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 04274 is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in Maine overall (94.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.8 points, 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 04274
| Period | ZIP 04274 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 04274 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 6.0 points, mirroring the country. 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 04274 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 04274 | 2.45 | 43.2 | 8.0% | 18.1% | 20.6% | 1989 | $1,198 | 24.8% | 93.2% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 04256 | 2.47 | 41.0 | 10.9% | 22.0% | 7.3% | 1982 | $1,093 | 14.3% | 93.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 04258 | 2.54 | 48.6 | 12.7% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1992 | $1,067 | 25.4% | 94.6% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 04260 | 2.68 | 41.3 | 8.8% | 17.1% | 10.1% | 1989 | $1,279 | 29.4% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 04210 | 2.35 | 41.0 | 10.5% | 40.9% | 7.4% | 1962 | $1,212 | 26.9% | 93.3% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 04270 | 2.74 | 43.9 | 8.4% | 10.0% | 22.4% | 1976 | $1,102 | 20.3% | 89.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 04015 | 2.25 | 52.5 | 4.8% | 10.1% | 39.3% | 1986 | $1,354 | 32.2% | 89.2% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 04071 | 2.32 | 47.4 | 6.4% | 9.5% | 33.1% | 1978 | $970 | 50.0% | 98.5% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 04240 | 2.32 | 37.8 | 14.3% | 48.8% | 7.4% | 1958 | $1,027 | 23.5% | 90.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 04055 | 2.14 | 46.2 | 9.4% | 12.4% | 40.6% | 1990 | $1,938 | 38.7% | 96.4% | 1.0% |
| 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 04274. 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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