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Population and households in ZIP 04290
Household size in ZIP 04290
| Period | ZIP 04290 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 04290 has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Maine as a whole, where it has 2.30 people.
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 04290
| Period | ZIP 04290 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.9 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.0 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.4 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.4, ZIP 04290 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
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 04290
| Period | ZIP 04290 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in ZIP 04290, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 04290
Renters in ZIP 04290
| Period | ZIP 04290 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 04290 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (52.2%) have paid off their mortgages, 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 04290
| Period | ZIP 04290 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 04290: 21.9% 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 04290
| Period | ZIP 04290 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 04290 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The picture is much the same across Maine.
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 04290
| Period | ZIP 04290 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $529 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $569 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $700 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $727 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$198 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 04290 costs $727 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 18.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 04290
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 04290
| Period | ZIP 04290 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 04290: 21.1% 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 04290
| Period | ZIP 04290 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 04290: 96.1% 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 04290
| Period | ZIP 04290 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 04290 has been low: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 04290 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 04290 | 2.44 | 47.4 | 3.7% | 10.0% | 21.9% | 1972 | $727 | 21.1% | 96.1% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 04224 | 2.53 | 49.3 | 9.4% | 13.1% | 17.6% | 1970 | $691 | 25.0% | 97.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 04227 | 2.46 | 49.9 | 10.8% | 14.5% | 7.8% | 1969 | $658 | 25.6% | 98.2% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 04257 | 2.56 | 46.3 | 8.1% | 21.0% | 30.9% | 1961 | $1,004 | 12.7% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 04221 | 3.05 | 41.4 | 10.9% | 18.2% | 24.7% | 1975 | $490 | 23.6% | 84.9% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 04276 | 2.17 | 46.9 | 12.1% | 36.9% | 20.5% | 1946 | $780 | 18.6% | 90.6% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 04292 | 2.38 | 54.4 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 39.2% | 1979 | $734 | 15.7% | 95.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 04219 | 2.55 | 46.2 | 5.9% | 9.4% | 49.3% | 1986 | $949 | 27.5% | 93.9% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 04239 | 2.56 | 43.9 | 10.9% | 17.3% | 12.4% | 1974 | $761 | 27.4% | 90.5% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 04253 | 2.24 | 50.4 | 9.0% | 4.3% | 20.1% | 1971 | $1,010 | 21.7% | 97.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 04289 | 2.54 | 46.1 | 5.9% | 18.8% | 22.3% | 1973 | $842 | 23.1% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
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 04290. 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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