04257 ZIP Code – Mexico, Maine
Located in Mexico, Maine, ZIP code 04257 is a small ZIP code within Oxford County with a population of approximately 2,758 residents. At $44,943, the median household income here runs below the Maine average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $96,400, well below the national average, with 77.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $765 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (increasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 17.4% is above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 12.2%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 45.3, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 04224, 04276, 04290.
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ZIP 04257 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04257 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,758 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $96k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $765 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.2% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04224 – Dixfield
- 04276 – Rumford
- 04290 – Peru
- 04285 – Weld
- 04275 – Roxbury
- 04226 – East Andover
- 04227 – East Dixfield
- 04237 – Hanover
- 04219 – Bryant Pond
- 04294 – Wilton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04224 | DIXFIELD | 2,872 | $58,954 |
| 04276 | RUMFORD | 5,871 | $42,845 |
| 04290 | PERU | 1,620 | $71,058 |
| 04285 | WELD | 398 | $61,797 |
| 04275 | ROXBURY | 746 | $52,396 |