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Population and households in ZIP 04342
Household size in ZIP 04342
| Period | ZIP 04342 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 04342 are small: just 2.16 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.
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 04342
| Period | ZIP 04342 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.9 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.8 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.1 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 04342 skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 48.1 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 04342
| Period | ZIP 04342 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 04342: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Maine.
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 04342
Renters in ZIP 04342
| Period | ZIP 04342 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 04342 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 46.4% have paid off their mortgages, 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 04342
| Period | ZIP 04342 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 04342 than nationally: 11.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Even so, 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 04342
| Period | ZIP 04342 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 04342 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S.
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 04342
| Period | ZIP 04342 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $719 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $750 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $963 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,193 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$474 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 04342 costs $1,193 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of Maine. Rent takes 22.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under 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 04342
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 04342
| Period | ZIP 04342 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 04342 (30.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little 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 04342
| Period | ZIP 04342 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.5% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.1% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 04342 is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in Maine overall (94.8%).
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 04342
| Period | ZIP 04342 | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 04342 has been strong: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 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 04342 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 04342 | 2.16 | 55.1 | 7.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 1985 | $1,193 | 30.5% | 90.9% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 04357 | 2.23 | 39.5 | 8.5% | 30.1% | 10.5% | 1972 | $1,063 | 35.9% | 96.6% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 04535 | 2.80 | 40.7 | 15.4% | 10.3% | 13.4% | 1978 | $1,088 | 41.3% | 97.8% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 04578 | 2.03 | 52.3 | 6.3% | 15.2% | 12.2% | 1982 | $1,244 | 35.9% | 90.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 04359 | 2.11 | 57.9 | 10.9% | 31.2% | 7.5% | 1963 | $1,088 | 29.3% | 92.5% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 04008 | 2.49 | 47.5 | 10.4% | 6.2% | 6.4% | 1984 | $914 | 43.6% | 96.4% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 04579 | 2.41 | 54.8 | 14.4% | 4.5% | 9.4% | 1986 | $1,552 | 50.6% | 95.1% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 04553 | 2.32 | 49.4 | 6.3% | 19.4% | 19.4% | 1984 | $1,363 | 45.1% | 96.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 04556 | 2.32 | 41.0 | 4.1% | 9.3% | 29.2% | 1981 | $1,331 | 39.8% | 97.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 04287 | 2.41 | 46.3 | 7.5% | 15.3% | 7.7% | 1991 | $914 | 30.3% | 93.9% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 04350 | 2.42 | 45.2 | 7.7% | 3.3% | 16.8% | 1989 | $1,173 | 24.8% | 93.2% | 2.5% |
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 04342. 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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