04256 ZIP Code – Mechanic Falls, Maine
04256 is a ZIP code serving Mechanic Falls, Maine in Androscoggin County with a population of approximately 3,094 residents. At $67,426, the median household income here runs near the Maine average and near the U.S. average. At $212,500, median home values run below the national average, with 79.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,110 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 8.3%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 10.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 15.4%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 37.2, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 04274, 04258, 04270.
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ZIP 04256 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04256 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,094 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $212k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,110 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.4% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04274 – Poland
- 04258 – Minot
- 04270 – Oxford
- 04238 – Hebron
- 04210 – Auburn
- 04281 – South Paris
- 04015 – Casco
- 04260 – New Gloucester
- 04271 – Paris
- 04240 – Lewiston
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04274 | POLAND | 5,883 | $100,344 |
| 04258 | MINOT | 2,760 | $90,792 |
| 04270 | OXFORD | 6,127 | $72,284 |
| 04238 | HEBRON | 1,260 | $79,861 |
| 04210 | AUBURN | 24,038 | $59,659 |